1996 Mercury Villager vs 1998 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 | 1996 Mercury Villager | 1998 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 188 | 83 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 137 | 73 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Villager | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 36 | 2 |
| Structure | 25 | 12 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 5 |
| Visibility | 21 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
1996 Mercury Villager
1998 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.