1997 Mercury Mystique Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%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 4 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Mercury Mystique, 6% 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.
“I have replaced the drivers headrest once (about 4-years ago), and now find that the passenger headrest is broken. Dealer says replacement parts not available. Have not been able to locate used parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10129791, filed 2005-07“The driver's and the passenger's seats are loose and the seats move freely on the tracks. The tracks and the pans of both seats have been replaced, and the problem still exists. When stopping the seat moves about (2) inches back and fourth.”
NHTSA complaint #818658, filed 1997-11Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Mystique
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
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.
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