2000 Mercury Cougar vs 2002 Mercury Cougar
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 | 2000 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 211 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 42 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 66,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 38 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 63 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 7 |
| Visibility | 16 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 4 |
| Power Train | 9 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 52 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 28 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 11 |
2000 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.