1988 Mercury Cougar problems by component
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Mercury Cougar, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 16 | 29% | — |
| Electrical System → | 12 | 22% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 18% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 11% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 7% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.