1995 Mercury Villager vs 1997 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 | 1995 Mercury Villager | 1997 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 367 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 121 | 128 |
| Investigations | 6 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Villager | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 95 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 72 | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 42 | 4 |
| Structure | 16 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 3 |
| Visibility | 22 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1995 Mercury Villager
1997 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.