1998 Mercury Marquis Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,083miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Mercury Marquis, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,083 miles. 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.
“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 miles“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 1999-06“While driving approx. 40mph suddenly front wheels kept swerving from side to side. Had no steering control. Went over an embankment & flipped upside down. Had 2 injuries. Emergency rm treatment. The pavement was dry.”
NHTSA complaint #845730, filed 1999-08“Steering wheel shimmies when driving at any speed. Incident has occurred four times. Dealer inspecting defect, states that the design is made to handle a harder ride dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #827245, filed 1998-08Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Marquis
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
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