2001 Mercury Marquis Problems
- Complaints
- 26filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 57,902miles, 12 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 2001 Mercury Marquis (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercury Marquis. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (15% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,902 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 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.
- Brakes4 15%
- Electrical system3 12%
- Engine cooling3 12%
- Seat belts3 12%
- Tires3 12%
- Air bags2 7.7%
- Suspension2 7.7%
- Other or unknown1 3.9%
Also reported: Steering (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 2001 Mercury grand Marquis. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the lower hydraulic unit for the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer is the only one that sells the part. The vehicle has not been repaired and is located at the contact's residence. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10200982, filed 2007-08, 110,000 milesElectrical system: “I traded a 1999 grand Marquis in on a 2001 grand Marquis about 6 weeks ago. A major problem with the 99 was that the dash lights kept blowing fuses. Now the 2001 is doing the same thing, there is only 53,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10214547, filed 2008-01, 53,000 milesEngine cooling: “While driving at 60 MPH on the highway vehicle stopped, and the check engine light came on. Vehicle continuously shut down. Consumer stated dealer could not find any defects.”
NHTSA complaint #10101813, filed 2004-11, 62,805 milesSeat belts: “I am reporting the failure of the buckle on the front seat belt on driver's side of vehicle. It appeared to click closed but unexpectedly popped open when I driving. I contacted the manufacturer . Who said that the vehicle was not under a recall for this problem due to the VIN.. However, NHTSA site showed that there was a recall of the vehicle for just this problem. I understand that recalls were typically assembly plant related and that this vehicle might not have been included in the recall. However, the similarity was too great to ignore ,and I wished to report this matter to you. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187777, filed 2007-04Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,000 and 110,000 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercury Marquis as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Mercury Marquis is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (15% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2001 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 2001 Mercury Marquis reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,902 miles and the middle half falls between 28,000 and 110,000 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 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.