1999 Mercury Villager Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,088miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Mercury Villager, 5% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,088 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Headlights suddenly went out while in use. This occurred because of a short in the electrical system wiring. The socket melted. This could cause a fire, per the dealership. Dealer replaced driver side headlight socket, wire harness and bulb.”
NHTSA complaint #10057652, filed 2004-03, 43,000 miles“When vehicle is idling automatic door locks engaged without warning. Consumer's child was in vehicle. Consumer stated the problem happens daily, consumer states maybe a possible wiring problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8016805, filed 2002-08, 43,177 miles“When the gas pedal was pressed, there was a delay in acceleration. The consumer had to pump the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move. Dealer cleaned dirty throttle body. Blower only worked on high. Failed resistor replaced. Left front door panel was peeling and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10012469, filed 2003-03“When the gas pedal was pressed, there was a delay in acceleration. The consumer had to pump the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move. It was later determined that the throttle was dirty. A faulty resistor caused the blower to only work on high. The left front door panel fell off.”
NHTSA complaint #10012466, filed 2003-03“While vehicle was parked inside the parking lot it caught on fire driver was not hurt. Fire department and police responded. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #10063209, filed 2004-03Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Villager
87 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercury Villager
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology