1998 Mercury Mystique Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Mercury Mystique, 8% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Consumer received manufacturer's recall 99s23 concerning air bag control module. Consumer had no problems until dealer performed recall repairs. Currently, when it rains air bag light comes on. The vehicle was returned tot he dealer three times to correct the problem but the dealer was unable to findthe problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10087354, filed 2004-09, 18,000 miles“The vehicle experienced problems with it's air bags. The vehicle' also leaked fluid at the transmission joint. The vehicle leaked 2 1/2 qts of transmission fluid in approximately 3 weeks. Since the vehicle was no longer under warranty the dealer refused to assist the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10055853, filed 2004-01, 117,116 miles“Consumer received recall 99v243000 notice concerning frontal air bag sensor module. When vehicle is started air bag light comes on and stays on at all times. Dealer examined the vehicle, but could not find the problem. Consumer's vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10058018, filed 2004-02, 73,000 miles“Dealership refused to recognize problems related to the recall. Vehicle needed new air bag diagnostic monitor. Dealership refused to accommodate consumer. If dealership made the adjustment they would charge the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10053470, filed 2004-01, 80,000 miles“Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in recall 99v243000 concerning air bag warning light. Dealership will not repair vehicle free of charge because the VIN was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10097495, filed 2004-10, 67,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V243000Sep 8, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag sensor wiring pigtail insulation can become brittle and crack over time due to accumulation of water in…Covers: Mercury Mystique 1998, Ford Contour 1998
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Mystique
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercury Mystique
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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