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1997 Mercury Mystique Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1% of the 71 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Engine check light came on, independent service station detected possible problem with thermostat. Dealer replaced sensor, charged $211.00. Two days later light came on again. Dealer detected thermostat, had to order part and replaced. Two weeks later temperature 20 degrees, car took over 30 minutes to heat up and ice formed on the inside of the windshield. Will take car back to the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #715795, filed 1999-12

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200046%
19991915%
199873%
199711%
199695%
199593%

Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Mystique

Engine cooling
13 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology