Mercury Cougar power train problems by year
170 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 14 Cougar model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 50 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 10 | 11% | — | |
| 2001 Cougar | 10 | 12% | — | |
| 2000 Cougar | 9 | 4% | — | |
| 1999 Cougar | 50 | 11% | 76,500 mi | |
| 1997 Cougar | 10 | 13% | — | |
| 1996 Cougar | 4 | 6% | — | |
| 1995 Cougar | 23 | 21% | — | |
| 1994 Cougar | 36 | 26% | — | |
| 1993 Cougar | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 1992 Cougar | 4 | 4% | — | |
| 1991 Cougar | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 1990 Cougar | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 1989 Cougar | 6 | 7% | — | |
| 1987 Cougar | 2 | 6% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.