1999 Mercury Cougar vs 2001 Mercury Cougar
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 | 1999 Mercury Cougar | 2001 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 454 | 82 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 61 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,717 mi | 69,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 99 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 67 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 72 | 3 |
| Power Train | 50 | 10 |
| Visibility | 52 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 39 | 18 |
| Structure | 34 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 48 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 25 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
1999 Mercury Cougar
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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.