1996 Mercury Marquis Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Mercury Marquis, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 1998-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 33% |
| 2003 | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1998 | 4 | 14% |
| 1997 | 4 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
| 1995 | 2 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Marquis
11 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mercury 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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