Mercury Cougar electrical system problems by year
276 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 15 Cougar model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 99 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 4 | 4% | — | |
| 2001 Cougar | 12 | 15% | 81,500 mi | |
| 2000 Cougar | 63 | 30% | 65,000 mi | |
| 1999 Cougar | 99 | 22% | 70,132 mi | |
| 1997 Cougar | 4 | 5% | — | |
| 1996 Cougar | 3 | 5% | — | |
| 1995 Cougar | 5 | 5% | — | |
| 1994 Cougar | 6 | 4% | — | |
| 1993 Cougar | 8 | 4% | — | |
| 1992 Cougar | 5 | 5% | — | |
| 1991 Cougar | 11 | 15% | — | |
| 1990 Cougar | 19 | 22% | — | |
| 1989 Cougar | 12 | 15% | — | |
| 1988 Cougar | 12 | 22% | — | |
| 1987 Cougar | 13 | 39% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.