2002 Mercury Marquis Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Mercury Marquis (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2002 Mercury Marquis. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and electrical system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 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 36%
- Engine cooling2 18%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Seat belts1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Emergency brake release mechanism frozen with brake on. Emergency brake release in cabin returned to normal position giving indication that the brake had been released. End result complete wipe out of rear brakes and damage to drums. Failure found by the servicing dealer after warranty expired. Yet on each of the last two(2) occasions when car went in for service I requested check emergency brake emergency brake pedal 1 +/- off the floor response was brakes o.k. Only after the expiration of the warranty was problem found. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140497, filed 2005-10, 13,978 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Marquis. The contact noticed fluid on the ground when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who located the failure as the intake manifold. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10353654, filed 2010-09, 105,000 milesElectrical system: “While coming off the highway at 55 MPH, the plastic plastic cover which covered the wires fell down due to pin falling out. Contact is still driving the car. Car is regularly serviced. Contact keeps service records. When the cover fell of it made it difficult for the consumer to hit the brake pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10119843, filed 2005-06, 45,000 milesSeat belts: “Front passenger seat belt disconnects for no apparent reason. It has happened multiple times at different speeds. The person riding in the seat was an adult on every occasion. I found a recall online from 2001, but was told by ford motor company that my car is no longer under warranty so would not fix the problem. I have never been notified of any recalls.my car still looks like new and I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. But I also can't have my passenger worrying about the seat belt coming undone. Especially in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10498247, filed 2013-02, 100,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,978 and 98,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2002 Mercury Marquis as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Mercury Marquis is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2002 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 2002 Mercury Marquis reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,978 and 98,000 miles; 50% 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.