2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 26%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 26% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,800 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tamara I just love this car. I don't know why they have to make cheaper cars an smaller trunks. Any way on driver side the air bag light is on. An as I'm trying to get somewhere. Than the beeping noise starts up randomly an it can get on your nerves. But if I take it to a dealerships I can't afford their prices. Thankyou. Oh I love how big the trunk is.”
NHTSA complaint #11220811, filed 2019-06, 89,000 miles“My air bag light came on and warning beeps consecutively 5 times then stops and repeats with 5 beeps. After checking the manual I went online and found out there are several complaints regarding this make and model having the same prolem. Why is there so recall???? Also would seem to be a hazard regarding no airbag deploy and very expensive to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11004922, filed 2017-07, 66,000 miles“No accident, 2/23/16, the air bag light and chimes activated when car started and continued while car ran. Very distracting. Also, once, the 'air bag off light' near top of glove compartment came on. Checked NHTSA site and found many complaints about air bags/seat belt tensioners, and air bags not deploying which is why I am filing this complaint. -- this is obviously a safety hazard, why no recall? Will go to my dealer in maryland to find out more.”
NHTSA complaint #10839158, filed 2016-03, 51,000 miles“Light for air bag came on with warning sound. Had local garage fix with new parts from ford dealer. This morning upon backing out of garage at approximately 70,000. Miles same problem of light and sound. Supposed to take it to same garage to diagnose tomorrow. It cost me, a 78 yr. Widow, $561.72 to replace this in aug. Of 2013. I am not going to spend another cent on this problem. What in the world has happened to air bag installation?”
NHTSA complaint #10659853, filed 2014-11, 62,418 miles“While leaving my home I noticed the amber airbag lamp on the dashboard had remained illuminated; the warning chime also sounded periodically. Upon taking the vehicle to a dealership that day I was told the driver's side seatbelt and buckle had to be replaced, and that the airbag would not deploy until the necessary repairs were made. Since that time I have driven without having the repair done because of the cost (approximately $800). …”
NHTSA complaint #10558534, filed 2014-01, 56,000 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
37 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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