1995 Mercury Cougar Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 21%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Mercury Cougar, 21% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission problem was reported to dealer and nothing done. The paint regarding the clear coat is too thick and turning white even though wax and polishing have been done consistant from the beginning or since purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #725984, filed 2000-07“Air conditioner switch overheats and will melt the plastic for dashboard. This is a potential fire hazard. The transmission shudders and new parts were installed.”
NHTSA complaint #873577, filed 2000-10“The shift lever has an overdrive.cannot use overdrive button. Took to mechanic. Does not know how to repair overdrive button. The lever had fallen off.”
NHTSA complaint #836257, filed 1999-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 10 | 12% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 50 | 11% |
| 1997 | 10 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 23 | 21% |
| 1994 | 36 | 26% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 6 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Cougar
40 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mercury Cougar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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