1999 Mercury Cougar tires problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1999 Mercury Cougar — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased car new, in 57000 miles we have had to replace, 2 alternators, 1 starter, 2 batteries, entire rack and pinion, power steering pump, transmission torque converter, 4 set of brakes, 4 sets of tires plus two individual tires all with sidewall blow outs except one puncture and 2 headlight…”
filed Sep 28, 2004
“Consumer explained that vehicle was riding rough. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer stated that tires were wearing out from the inside outward. There was no prior warning signs other than vehicle riding rough. *ak”
filed Oct 14, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Cougar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 Cougar | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 Cougar | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 Cougar | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 Cougar | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Cougar | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 Cougar | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 Cougar | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 Cougar | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mercury Cougar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.