1998 Mercury Villager Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Mercury Villager, 7% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“The vehicle automatic door locks automatically lock the doors this has happened innumerable occasions. This began shortly after purchase of the vehicle in 1998, and continues today. The doors ar not to lock if the keys are in the ignition, and they do. This has occurred while driving the vehicle, while it is parked, when entering, and exiting the vehicle. The interior doors do not override the locks, and in an emergency, one would be unable to exit the vehicle if they were to lock. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139592, filed 2005-10, 20,000 miles“Both passenger/driver side rear manual popped out. Windows do not close properly, and can be opened from the outside in the locked position. A person can wedge a hand between the glass and weather seal in the locked position. Protrudes appx 3/4 inches out of alignment from fixed automatic rear window. Dealship stated that no adjustment could be made, and thats its normal on this model.”
NHTSA complaint #706893, filed 1999-05“Rear window on liftgate door shattered for unknown reason. Dealer notified and refused to repair. Consumer took vehicle to another dealer and they repaired it at no cost.”
NHTSA complaint #828560, filed 1998-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Villager
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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