1996 Mercury Mystique Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Mercury Mystique, 8% of the 185 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I replaced the alternator last summer and I had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. It stalls to cut on and drives really rough.I had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the AC dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10070271, filed 2004-01“Received recall 00v075000. Contacted dealership & mechanic claimed repairs done on vehicle when brought in, within one hour. Was driving vehicle on november 17, 2000, and power assist brake valves locked up & lost all power to vehicle. Vehicle went backwards into a ravine. Vehicle towed & was declared totaled by insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #875707, filed 2000-11“Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase. Hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car. Car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point. Trunk leaks when it rains. Driver side window malfunctioning. Instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall). Check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done.”
NHTSA complaint #734274, filed 2000-10“When driving 55 MPH or above and applying the brakes entire steering column vibrates, cause unknow., dealer replaced the brake rotors and pads, which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #849909, filed 1999-10“Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop, have to push the brakes completely to the floor before the vehicle will stop. The brakes appear to be worse when the roads are wet. Dealer can't find a problem with the brakes. *”
NHTSA complaint #812936, filed 1997-10Related recalls
- 00V075000Mar 9, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). A pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes…Covers: Mercury Mystique 1996–2000, Ford Contour 1996–2000, Mercury Cougar 1999–2000
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Mystique
47 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mercury Mystique
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.
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