1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 10% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The plastic bushing kickback wiring located on top of transmiss has deterioated and caused the transmission to become damaged, and wasnot operational.”
NHTSA complaint #10089609, filed 2004-08, 86,500 miles“On the 6th of july while driving home from ocala to belleview transmission which is plastic) and has been replaced with a metal one, but by this defect in the original manufacturer it caused the tranmission to have to be rebuilt at a cost to me of $748.24. I believe because of this defect I should have a refund of the cost caused the tranmission to have to be rebuilt, at a cost to me of $ 748.24.”
NHTSA complaint #748282, filed 2001-07“Vehicle axle broke causing wheel to come off. While driving the left rear axle broke and caused the wheel to come off the vehicle . The vehicle spun off the road and came to rest in a ditch. The wheel crossed lanes, smacked a concrete barrier and bounced into another vehicle forcing that vehicle to the road side.”
NHTSA complaint #10046558, filed 2003-11“While driving gears suddenly became difficult to shift. Dealer had to rebuild transmission. While driving a small part dropped out from the vehicle causeing the engine to surge and the gears to lock. The transmission also failed as the result.”
NHTSA complaint #872852, filed 2000-10“Pe00 020; rear seat belts will not hold when putting seatbelts in the retractor .button is defactive, it will not hold. Front drivers buckle does not hold just pops out. Odometer failed.”
NHTSA complaint #872494, filed 2000-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1997 | 12 | 4% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 29 | 20% |
| 1992 | 29 | 11% |
| 1991 | 8 | 10% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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