1999 Mercury Mystique Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Mercury Mystique, 5% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
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 55 MPH, a loud noise was heard coming from the front. Theconsumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. The mechanic replaced the driver side front coil spring because it was cracked. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10073364, filed 2004-06, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Mystique. The contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and felt a vibration while idling. The mechanic stated that the engine mounts needed to be changed. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk to the right when stopping and jerked to the left when he accelerated. As of july 27, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 57,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02-01-08. The consumer has since traded in the vehicle. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10197672, filed 2007-07, 50,000 miles“The consumer truly disappointed in the quality and performance of 1999 Mercury Mystique. In november 2003 the vehicle needed new tires and by august 2004 the struts were leaking and needed adjustment. The consumer request that chrysler cover the cost of repairs. The consumer was sold a chrysler contract on a Mercury vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10111067, filed 2005-01“1999 Mercury Mystique had wheel bearing replaced on both front wheels. The wheel bearings were replaced because the consumer heard a loud thumping noise while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10117717, filed 2005-04“Front end keeps vibrating. Vehicle vibrates more when speed is up to 60 or 70miles per hour.consumer had vehicle in shop for front end, and they checked brakes, rotated tires and checked transmission, but still did not remedy problem.”
NHTSA complaint #896792, filed 2001-09Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Mystique
28 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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