1996 Mercury Marquis Problems
- Complaints
- 31filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles, 9 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 1996 Mercury Marquis (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mercury Marquis. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 11 complaints (35% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and visibility (4). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 91,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 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.
- Engine cooling11 35%
- Brakes4 13%
- Steering3 9.7%
- Suspension3 9.7%
- Air bags2 6.5%
- Electrical system2 6.5%
- Exterior lighting2 6.5%
- Vehicle speed control2 6.5%
- Seat belts1 3.2%
Also reported: Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “We own a 1996 Mercury grand Marquis that the intake manifold failed on 2/28/02 with 70,089 miles on it and the 96 crown victoria and 97 Mercury cougar have been recalled for the same problem of a failure of the composite one and ours was not. We ended up being towed 130 miles. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002846, filed 2003-01, 70,089 milesBrakes: “When applying the brakes they went straight to the floorboard. Also, the window gears broke and have been replaced. But the problem is still happening. In addition, there is problem with the ignition/ it is very hard to steer the vehicle due to the power steering failure. Transmission slips and bangs into gear when accelerating. Electrical failures as well.”
NHTSA complaint #830547, filed 1998-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While driving under stormy conditions, consumer attempted to roll down window on passenger's side, and window would not go down. Second time, driver's side window was stuck in the up position. Cause unknown. The repair provider stated that the original material causing the failure was of inferior quality.”
NHTSA complaint #8012805, filed 2002-06Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 100,000 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 1996 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.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1996 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 1996 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mercury Marquis as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Mercury Marquis is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 11 complaints (35% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 1996 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 1996 Mercury Marquis reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 91,000 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 100,000 miles; 0% 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.