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BrakesPart report

1989 Mercury Marquis Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
20%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Mercury Marquis, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 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 55mph on cruise control, consumer pressed button, and car continued to accelerate. Consumer pressed on brakes, and nothing happened. Consumer had to turn off the ignition.”

NHTSA complaint #870563, filed 2000-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003412%
2002436%
2001415%
200014%
1999417%
1998310%
1997611%
1996413%
1995630%
1994310%
1993417%
1992313%
1991222%
1989220%
1988111%
1984110%

Other parts of the 1989 Mercury Marquis

Electrical system
4 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Mercury 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology