1994 Mercury Marquis Problems
- Complaints
- 30filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Mercury Marquis (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mercury Marquis. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by visibility (7) and electrical system (6). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 20%
- Engine cooling4 13%
- Seats4 13%
- Brakes3 10%
- Exterior lighting2 6.7%
- Steering2 6.7%
- Fuel system1 3.3%
- Tires1 3.3%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “1994 Mercury grand Marquis. The cruise control switch. My brake lights stopped working. A nice man pulled up next to me and told me my brake lights are out. I went home popped the hood of the car and started looking for a bad fuse. I found it in the car compartment not under the hood. Looked out of the windshield and saw smoke I jumped out of the car and saw where the smoke was coming from and tore the wires from the switch. I went to a ford dealer and he said it is not covered. Wrong year. This is the same switch that has caused fires that burned down homes and has caused deaths. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157781, filed 2006-05, 135,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Dear sir/madam;in the past, I have owned the chevrolet vega, the pontiac fiero two of the poorest automobiles ever build but neither of these cars can began to compare the 1994 mercuy marquie as to poor quality. Without question, the worst automobile I have ever purchased!I have had to have 15 window regulartors installed for a cost of from $175 to $275 for each regular installation for an approximate total of $3,000.00.with just 83,000 miles, easily driven, the car currently used 1 qt. Of oil every1,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025807, filed 2003-07, 26,000 milesElectrical system: “Vehicle was parked in garage for about an hour and consumer discovered fire at 11:30pm. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working 2-3 months prior to the fire. Also, brake warning light on dashboard illuminated several days before the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10097776, filed 2005-01, 80,000 milesEngine cooling: “While driving at any speed the vehicle will stall out/cut off without prior warning, consumer, therefore, placed the vehicle in the park position. And restart the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts, consumer still having problem.”
NHTSA complaint #816946, filed 1997-10Mileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 130,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Mercury Marquis in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA95022Passenger air bag module detachmentClosed · Aug 31, 1995
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1994 Mercury Marquis.
Other model years of the Mercury Marquis
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12 | 88,408 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 33 | 40,255 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 11 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 26 | 57,902 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 23 | 51,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 24 | 66,552 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 29 | 75,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 53 | 63,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 31 | 91,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 20 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 30 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 23 | 38,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 24 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 10 | 112,160 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercury Marquis model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mercury Marquis as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Mercury Marquis is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by visibility with 7.
Has the 1994 Mercury Marquis been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Mercury Marquis reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 130,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.