1997 Mercury Cougar vs 1997 Toyota Camry
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 | 1997 Mercury Cougar | 1997 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 555 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 129 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 79 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,550 mi | 88,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 96 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 100 |
| Suspension | 6 | 70 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 55 |
| Power Train | 10 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 40 |
| Steering | 2 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 23 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 20 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
1997 Mercury Cougar
1997 Toyota Camry
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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.