1994 Mercury Villager vs 1996 Mercury Villager
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 Villager | 1996 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 253 | 188 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 137 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 94,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Villager | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 91 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 51 | 24 |
| Visibility | 15 | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 12 |
| Structure | 7 | 25 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
1994 Mercury Villager
1996 Mercury Villager
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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.