1999 Mercury Villager Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Mercury Villager, 6% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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 at various speeds the consumer would hear a loud noise coming from the brakes. When brake pedal was depressed it would go to the floor and there would be extended stopping distance. Different brake components have been replaced several times but the brakes continue to fail. The windshield molding flapped while driving. The driver's front door rattled while driving. The dealer lubed the window tracks.”
NHTSA complaint #10043928, filed 2003-11, 42,000 miles“Lift on rear door will not liftting door high enough in cold weather. I keep hitting my head on the door. I complained to the dealer and was told that they have received complaints about this problem, but, they cannot do anything about it at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #717789, filed 2000-01“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“Creak/squeaking noise comes from all side doors of the van. Same noise came from back liftgate, but after several trips to the dealer was eventually fixed. The van has been in the shop approximately 6 times for the noise from the side doors. They have not been able to fix it yet.”
NHTSA complaint #763792, filed 2002-07Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 12 | 14% |
| 1997 | 21 | 17% |
| 1996 | 25 | 13% |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 24 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Villager
87 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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