2000 Mercury Marquis Problems
- Complaints
- 23filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles, 3 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 2000 Mercury Marquis (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercury Marquis. The part named most often is body and structure, with 6 complaints (26% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and exterior lighting (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 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.
- Body and structure6 26%
- Engine cooling3 13%
- Exterior lighting2 8.7%
- Seat belts2 8.7%
- Vehicle speed control2 8.7%
- Brakes1 4.3%
- Electrical system1 4.3%
- Other or unknown1 4.3%
Also reported: Seats (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The drivers side visor obscures about 20% of the rearview mirror inpairing the drivers rear vision, consumer believes this is a design defect which was not present in prior model/year that the onsumer has owned, also the visor is not designed to stay in position when lowered. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #553618, filed 2000-08Engine cooling: “While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the vehicle stalled when the vehicle was driven at speeds of 35 to 55 MPH, it hesitated and surged 4 to 6 times in a row. It felt like consumer turned the vehicle off then on. . The consumer was told the computer was bad, and the wiring needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10024772, filed 2003-08Exterior lighting: “Cruise control works when it wants to....some days it will work, other days it won't...also had problem with signal light blinking faster at times than at others...had that particular problem fixed by changing the light module for $500...now its the cruise control...one more problem and I'm selling the car....”
NHTSA complaint #10116469, filed 2005-04, 41,003 milesSeat belts: “Passenger's side seatbelt tightens up around stomach while driving, and drivers side does not. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #898339, filed 2001-10Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 41,003 and 92,437 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercury Marquis as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Mercury Marquis is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 6 complaints (26% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 2000 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 2000 Mercury Marquis reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,000 miles and the middle half falls between 41,003 and 92,437 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.