1996 Mercury Mystique steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Mercury Mystique — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I replaced the alternator last summer and I had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. I have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the steering wheel bounce off her knee and landed in the passenger side. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts the vehicle was not responding well to steering. As consumer let go, the wheel fell off. *jg”
filed Oct 30, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Mystique years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mystique | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Mystique | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 Mystique | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 Mystique | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 Mystique | 34 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mercury Mystique
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.