2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 362 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2% of the 362 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“While driving at dusk on my way home (with my 5 year old little girl!), my headlights shut off without warning! We were fortunate that several drivers in the oncoming lane were concerned and conscientious and flashed their high beams to signal that something was wrong. Deductively, I ruled out my lights being off because the switch was on. That was until the traffic light turned red and I saw no reflection on the back of the car in front of me! …”
NHTSA complaint #10436914, filed 2011-11, 95,000 miles“Inherent safety design of the trunk lid: I got a gash in my forehead as I was opening the trunk lid and the lower edge of the license plate cut into my scalp just below the hair line. I believe that the trunk lid dropped as I leaned into the trunk to retrieve my belongings from the trunk. I bled profusely.”
NHTSA complaint #10025508, filed 2003-07, 3,200 miles“The paint on this vehicle has bubbled and fell off the car, all over the car in various places. There does not appear to be a pattern to the damage, except where the window wash squirts there is some discoloration and rust. Preventative measures have no affect on the paint coming off as multiple washes and or waxes do/ did nothing to prevent it from continuing. Part of the damage follows a rivet or welding line on the hood where it is welded to braces on the bottom of the hood, other places appear to be high wind or high stress areas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622182, filed 2014-08, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact noticed paint chipping on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the roof was also chipping. The contact noticed that in certain weather conditions the paint would chip more frequently and in larger portions. The manufacturer admitted that this failure was a result of manufacturing, and assumed responsibility for half of the damages to the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 41,000 and current mileage was 41,025.”
NHTSA complaint #10232420, filed 2008-06, 41,000 miles“The contact stated the splash guard panel underneath the vehicle that protects the radiator, power steering, and vacuum hoses, is very low to the ground and can be struck by objects in the roadway. Although a failure did not occur, the vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. . Splash guard always made contact with the bumper stop on parking lot, when a car pulled out the splashing guard made contact with it, making a terrible noise, the panel became more warped each time that it happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154529, filed 2006-04, 12,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 11% |
| 2007 | 18 | 19% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
207 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
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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