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SuspensionPart report

1997 Mercury Mystique Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
7%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 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Mercury Mystique, 7% 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.

“While driving and coming to a complete stop steering wheel shakes. When taking off steering wheel stops shaking. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #895658, filed 2001-09

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200023%
199965%
19984921%
199757%
1996158%
19953611%

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
Seats
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Body 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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