1997 Mercury Villager vs 1999 Mercury Villager
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 Villager | 1999 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 125 | 185 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 118 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 51,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Villager | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 87 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 10 |
| Structure | 21 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 12 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 17 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1997 Mercury Villager
1999 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.