2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 14%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,816miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 14% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,816 miles. 5 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.
“Air bag light stays on. When starting car, get 3 dings twice, pause, repeat ... I have been told by a local dealer it will cost $600-$1200 to fix. Considering the number of complaints on this issue and the fact that it is a safety issue, why has NHTSA not required a recall? Since I cannot afford the cost, I guess I will have to live with it as I am sure many others are doing.”
NHTSA complaint #11123013, filed 2018-08, 48,000 miles“The air bag light on the driver side stays on and sometimes blinks. This car only has 21,523 miles on it. I'm told this is an indication of a malfunctioning air bag operation. Has a recall been issued on this malfunction. The air bag light comes on when the car is stationary and moving. This has created a fear of the air bag not operating correctly in the event of an accident. The repair for it is unknown to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11255667, filed 2019-09, 21,500 miles“At start up I noticed the amber air bag light stays on - then I restarted the car and read air bag light blinking 3 and 4 times. Took the car to mechanic, after testing with some sort of computer he found out that the passenger side seat belt pretensioner was bad and needs replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10576167, filed 2014-04, 84,567 miles“My daughter and I were rear ended and our 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis gs airbags never deployed in spite of being hit three times by a delivery driver with a box truck at the intersection of pembroke and dixie highway in hollywood. I just learned on national tv that ford obtained fake airbags from suppliers in china. If this is or isn't true, should ford compensate us in some way?”
NHTSA complaint #10479891, filed 2012-10, 157,000 miles“This started out with lights and windshield wipers cutting off and on with no apparent wearing. Also burning smell. Took it in got that fixed. I was informed this had occurred in others same exact thing. Right after that next thing was dash lights for ABS, airbag, and anti skid stay on. I took it to 2 places. Was told it was a module unit by one place the other couldn't find a reason. I have not had it fixed since I couldn't get a clear reason for it, also the car runs fine. The lights must mean something. …”
NHTSA complaint #10693762, filed 2015-03, 51,200 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 6% |
| 2006 | 37 | 26% |
| 2005 | 67 | 14% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 19 | 12% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 14 | 5% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 9 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
293 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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