1994 Mercury Cougar vs 1996 Mercury Cougar
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 | 1994 Mercury Cougar | 1996 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 137 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 115 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 32 | 21 |
| Power Train | 36 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5 |
| Visibility | 7 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 1 |
| Suspension | 7 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
1994 Mercury Cougar
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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.