1997 Mercury Grand Marquis vs 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
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 | 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1997 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 316 | 147 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 61 |
| Investigations | 7 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,800 mi | 98,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Grand Marquis | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 124 | 50 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 28 |
| Steering | 22 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 9 |
| Suspension | 26 | 2 |
| Power Train | 12 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 19 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
1997 Pontiac Bonneville
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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.