1999 Mercury Marquis Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 66,552miles, 6 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 1999 Mercury Marquis (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercury Marquis. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (17% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (4) and electrical system (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,552 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes4 17%
- Electrical system3 13%
- Engine cooling3 13%
- Steering3 13%
- Equipment2 8.3%
- Body and structure2 8.3%
- Air bags1 4.2%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “When pressing on brakes, consumer has to push brakes harder to get vehicle to stop, pedal almost goes to the floor. Also, brake lining is letting out some kind of oil getting on the hub caps. The customer states the stopping distance is greater now than when the vehicle was new. The problem reoccurs frequently and the customer suspects manufacturer flaw”
NHTSA complaint #872436, filed 2000-10Vehicle speed control: “My mothers car was off & in park & all of a sudden the engine reved up and the car shot through her gargage door and almost through the back garage wall with my mom in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #760970, filed 2002-04Electrical system: “Dt keyless entry pad caught on fire,vehicle was in garage could spell smoke, had to disconnect the battery. Contacted the dealer said there is no recall, contacted the manufacturer said they couldn't do anything cause the vehicle is no longer under warranty. Water can get down in the switch and combination of age can create a problem. There should be a solid cover over this.”
NHTSA complaint #10128252, filed 2005-07, 52,000 milesEngine cooling: “The contact stated the fitting that connects the heater line to the intake manifold fractured and detached. As a result of the failure, the vehicle over heated. The contact saw steam coming from underneath the hood and pulled the vehicle over for inspection. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and determined the time had expired for the 7 year replacement for a free remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10148829, filed 2006-01, 111,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 111,000 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercury Marquis as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mercury Marquis is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (17% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 4.
Has the 1999 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 1999 Mercury Marquis reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,552 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 111,000 miles; 17% 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.