2001 Mercury Marquis Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Mercury Marquis, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles.
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.
“Driver side lower control arm / ball joint failed allowing the front wheel to separate from the car. Prior to this driver experienced squeaking from the front end and stiffness in steering/castor action at slow speeds not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10154831, filed 2006-04, 117,000 miles“While traveling at any speed and using brakes there was vibration in steering column. Dealership has examined vehicle, and could not remedy problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #898408, filed 2001-10Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercury Marquis
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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