1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 22 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Caprice | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
1986 Chevrolet Caprice
1986 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.