Mercury Lynx Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercury Lynx (1985–1986) that have at least 5 complaints. 1986 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Lynx model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 | — | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system6 46%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 15%
- Seat belts2 15%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
- Exterior lighting1 7.7%
- Engine cooling1 7.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1986: “While parked next to garage, started up engine, left in park , returned, flames were shooting out from underhood, used pails of water to put out fire, cause unknown, not inspected by dealer or fire department.”
NHTSA complaint #808627, filed 1997-02Other Mercury models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology