1989 Mercury Cougar problems by component
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 21 | 26% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 21% | — |
| Electrical System → | 12 | 15% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 12% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 11% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 7% | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 7% | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.