1996 Mercury Grand Marquis vs 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 239 | 143 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 119 | 164 |
| Investigations | 7 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 84,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Grand Marquis | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 85 | 26 |
| Steering | 21 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 15 |
| Suspension | 15 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 20 | 5 |
| Stalling | 13 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
1998 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.