1997 Mercury Grand Marquis safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
11
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 report injuries (11 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles were involved in 31 fatal crashes with 21 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR… · Aug 3, 2007
- Crash riskVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT… · Jun 12, 2000
- Crash riskVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE… · Jun 12, 2000