1999 Mercury Villager Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Mercury Villager, 2% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“Interior dash lights went out.interior rear passenger lights went out.ball joints need to be replaced.knock sensor needs to be replaced.power windows and locks don't work.dealer told me the knock sensors cost $1500.00 to fix and rear interior lights $250 and ball joints $225.interior dash lights just went out.”
NHTSA complaint #10083085, filed 2004-08, 57,000 miles“If there is anything just even slightly hanging over the back hatch when it is closed it will not release (open). A recent incident occurred when I had a piece of cardboard from a clothes hanger hanging over the edge of where the back hatch closes. It would not reopen. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't get it open. I finally pulled the cardboard out, piece by piece, and then the hatch would open. It has done this with clothing -- shirt sleeve, blanket, pencil, etc. If something is on the edge of the door hatch floor, and gets stuck in the hatch, the hatch will not open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10105770, filed 2005-01“While going 70mph on highway child almost fell out of sliding door. Child proof lock on sliding door is easy to disengage if door is bumped hard enough. Consumer slammed on brakes quickly enough to catch the door. Dealer was informed. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8010864, filed 2002-05Latches, locks and linkages: 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 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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