2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,047miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,047 miles.
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.
“While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle shimmied in the front. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the mechanic re-balanced and aligned the tires. The problem still existed after being taken to an independent mechanic. This was an on going problem since the beginning of purchase. The consumer had an adjudication to take the vehicle back to the dealership. The vehicle had been back to the dealer on many occasions for the shimmy in the front. The dealership replaced all four tires and the driveshaft assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10026685, filed 2003-07, 125 miles“Consumer stated there was a rattling noise coming from the engine when cold, dealer informed consumer the timing gear needed to be replaced, also the dashboard vibrated, however dealer stated nothing was wrong, the trim panel was loose on the door, the left front door closed too hard, the vehicle would lean to the left and there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle when turning a corner, dealer replaced the front frame supports, the instrument cluster was scratched, the steering column trim was replaced, the radio had a poor reception, there was a pulsation coming from the…”
NHTSA complaint #8024027, filed 2002-12, 22,047 miles“Discovered problem when car was on a lift, for cosmetic work. We don't know when bolt fell out. The rear end was jumping sideways around turns since we owned the car, we didn't know it wasn't normal.. We put 1000 miles on the car in the past week that we owned the car.”
NHTSA complaint #740324, filed 2001-02“The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving between 45-50 MPH, the contact noticed a low pitch humming noise coming from the rear wheel. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the cause of the failure was premature axle wear. They also stated that they would repair all rear axles and bearings at the cost of $1,350. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 44,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10237439, filed 2008-08, 44,000 miles“While driving any speed or when making a turn, consumer could feel tires not attaching to road and making vehicle slip, consumer lost control of vehicle, consumer had contacted dealer for tire situation, but they could not fix problem. Mercury, Grand Marquis, 2001. . Consumer also stated that the rear suspension feels soft.(michelin radial f 123ap)”
NHTSA complaint #899532, filed 2001-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 | 11 | 14% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 9% |
| 1999 | 18 | 11% |
| 1998 | 16 | 11% |
| 1997 | 26 | 8% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 17 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
27 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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