1999 Mercury Cougar Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 6%of 454 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,260miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Mercury Cougar, 6% of the 454 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,260 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer explained that vehicle was riding rough. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer stated that tires were wearing out from the inside outward. There was no prior warning signs other than vehicle riding rough.”
NHTSA complaint #10042890, filed 2003-10, 30,000 miles“I have had two (2) side wall blowouts on the lower part of the sidewall near the tread. Both incidents were on city streets and there was no evidence of road hazard of any kind. The first incident through the car out of control and into a curb. No other cars were involved. I kept the last tire, however discarded the first. ( DOT number: tire size: p215/50 r1 )”
NHTSA complaint #727822, filed 2000-08“All four of my tires had the belts showing at 17000 miles. I have put new ones on and they are starting to shake just like the first set that was on the car. I have heard of other complaints on the tires for the Cougar. This is not the only problem. Thank you. ( DOT number: tire size: 215/50/16 )”
NHTSA complaint #726079, filed 2000-07“Shortly after exiting a left hand turn, my wife experienced a sudden deflation of her right front tire. Upon my arrival, I noticed a protruded lip on the outer rim edge. She said that she did not hit anything,and from the damage to the rim, she'd have known!. While waiting for the wrecker, we even went back and inspected the roadway for any objects that might have caused this situation. Absolutely none were found. The tire was intact and no exterior defects were(are) visible. …”
NHTSA complaint #740111, filed 2001-01“While on interstate 10 a vibration started, stopped and looked several times and didn't find anything, when I exited the interstate it appeared that I had a flat tire, when I pulled into a gas station the tire appeared to be inflated, upon further investigation I found a large section of the steel belt/tread was missing and there was bits of metal showing through side of tire. At this time I could hear air beginning to escape from the tire. I had to have the tire replaced. I have tried to deal with firestone and have gotten no where. (tiresize: 205/60r15)”
NHTSA complaint #748798, filed 2001-07Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 27 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Cougar
99 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsExterior lighting
34 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSuspension
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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