1995 Mercury Mystique Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 10%of 335 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,390miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Mercury Mystique, 10% of the 335 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,390 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fluid on the ground apparently coming fro the power steering line under the pump. Also the vehicles at idling 1000 RPM will stall out. Engine light comes on.”
NHTSA complaint #10246743, filed 2008-10, 114,390 miles“I commute a long distance to work, when I can't fill up my gas tank and the engine light constantly comes on I don't feel safe. When it rains the car sometimes losing power and brakes. The tires and brakes have already been replaced. The following items have also been reolaced, seat belts, air conditioner, drivers side eletric window motor, the horn and more. …”
NHTSA complaint #706672, filed 1999-05“My license plate holder was replaced front rotors replaced at 50000 gas lid release repaired x 2 still not working in shop for over a week at capital motor co for power steering fluid leak. During heavy rains I loose my power steering and can't turn or control my car. An associate has same make and model and experiences this problem also. This can be very dangerous if you need to turn your car suddenly to avoid someone or something.”
NHTSA complaint #700834, filed 1998-11“On three different occasions during heavy rains the power steering failed while driving and was unable to control my vehicle. Since then, the power steering fluid started leaking and capital motors in tall. Fl. Discovered that the fluid line was frayed. It took a week for them to repair this, and they hinted that I might need a new steering rack. I have had no problems since then with losing control of my steering. It could be dangerous if you were trying to avoid another vehicle or pedestrian.”
NHTSA complaint #705361, filed 1999-04“When raining or in a puddle of water, engine check light will come on. The steering locks and the vehicle will stall out at 5 second intervals. There is no control over the car. Dealer contacted, and unaware of any recalls. States crankshaft/pulley shield and belt need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #827990, filed 1998-09Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Mystique
93 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mercury Mystique
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.
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