1999 Mercury Marquis Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Mercury Marquis, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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 miles“Driver parked vehicle and turned it off. Later returning and trying to start vehicle failed to start. Ignition had locked up steering wheel, and was unable shift out of park. A police person stated problem might be relay switch. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8002115, filed 2002-01“While driving the entire dashboard failed along with the air conditioning and interior dome light. The dealer diagnosed that an electrical short was the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10017179, filed 2003-04Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 25% |
| 2003 | 4 | 12% |
| 2002 | 1 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 12% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 20% |
| 1993 | 4 | 17% |
| 1992 | 5 | 21% |
| 1991 | 3 | 33% |
| 1990 | 2 | 33% |
| 1989 | 4 | 40% |
| 1988 | 4 | 44% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
| 1984 | 5 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Marquis
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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