2001 Mercury Villager Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,890miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Mercury Villager, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,890 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.
“Consumer complained about left rear wheel locking up and damaging the tire. Consumer was driving about 25 MPH and the vehicle spun out out of control. Vehicle was equipped with ABS brake system.”
NHTSA complaint #10060965, filed 2004-02, 28,000 miles“Consumer heard a noise when braking, and the brake light was on. Took vehicle to dealer, and the brake pads were replaced at 13,780. Consumer stated that at 28,000 the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10047938, filed 2003-11, 13,780 miles“When brakes are applied brake pedal would go to floor momentarily and pop back up. Also loss of brake fluid is occurring. Dealer notified, and is unable to locate the problem. When the brake pedal goes to the floor, there will be no brake, but in a matter of seconds the pedal pops up and the vehicle goes on ABS mode.”
NHTSA complaint #8006941, filed 2002-04Brakes: 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 2001 Mercury Villager
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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