1998 Mercury Marquis Problems
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles, 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 1998 Mercury Marquis (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1998 Mercury Marquis. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (14% of the total), followed by steering (4) and suspension (4). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 11% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 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 cooling4 14%
- Steering4 14%
- Suspension4 14%
- Brakes3 10%
- Exterior lighting3 10%
- Tires3 10%
- Body and structure2 6.9%
- Vehicle speed control2 6.9%
- Electrical system1 3.5%
Also reported: Engine (1), Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Seat belts (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “My trunk on my 1998 Mercury mystique leaks water when it rains, passenger window switch does not work,my car has jumped timing twice in a month and was stuck on the interstate the second time and had to call a tow truck, had to replace the water pump and buy the timing kit twice. Not counting on all the recalls on this car when I bought it in 1998 new. The car is in my husbands name... Which is marvin minor. I really do like my car, but it has been a disappointment to me. 8nlm”
NHTSA complaint #10014437, filed 2003-04, 75,000 milesSteering: “The front end is very squeaky loud and when you make hard turns to left or right it makes a loud spring popping sound. The steering is feel lose and cause the car to seem as though it is wobbling side to side and holding it in the road is a little tough.”
NHTSA complaint #10715317, filed 2015-05, 97,083 milesSuspension: “Ongoing problem with vehicle wandering across the road whenever vehicle reaches above 50 MPH. Vehiclehas been in/o ut of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem has not been resolved. Seeking help, and additional information from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #839921, filed 1999-06Brakes: “Rear brakes did not match. While traveling at 35-50 MPH driver applied the brakes and brake pedal was hard. Driver heard a grinding noise in the rear. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic replaced 2 rear rotors and 2 rear brake pads. Also mechanic determined the right rear brakes had a different braking system than the left.”
NHTSA complaint #10055958, filed 2004-01, 58,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
11% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 56,000 and 84,111 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1998 Mercury Marquis as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Mercury Marquis is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (14% of the total), followed by steering with 4.
Has the 1998 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 1998 Mercury Marquis reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 56,000 and 84,111 miles; 11% 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.