1998 Mercury Villager Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,882miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Mercury Villager, 12% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,882 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer took vehicle to dealership because of a noise that was being heard when applying the brakes. Dealer maintained that the brakes were fine, yet the noise continued. It could be heard when vehicle was going at 35 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10090364, filed 2004-09, 60,000 miles“When the consumer applied the brakes, they locked up and caused extended stopping distance. Both front brakes locked up within less than a month apart. There was a problem with both rear brakes and the left front caliper locked up.”
NHTSA complaint #10017946, filed 2003-06, 15,765 miles“Consumer applied brakes to come to a stop at intersection, pedal felt hard, and vehicle went through intersection. Dealer stated both rear calipers were frozen, and one front rotor was rusted. All parts were replaced. On july 26, 2002 consumer applied brakes at 10 MPH, pedal felt hard, no braking action. Vehicle at dealer at this time. The booster was replaced, however it is uncertain as to if this will remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8015495, filed 2002-08“Design problem; the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are the same height. If driver has part of foot on the brake pedal he steps on the accelerator pedal at the same time. Driver was involved in a crash on june 1, 1988 because of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823839, filed 1998-06“Brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are too close. Also, height of brake pedal and accelerator pedal are the same which caused pedal misapplication. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #884754, filed 2001-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 13 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 12% |
| 1997 | 11 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 44 | 12% |
| 1994 | 22 | 9% |
| 1993 | 31 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Villager
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercury Villager
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.
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