Mercury Grand Marquis problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 81 owner complaints and 3 recalls on file for the Mercury Grand Marquis (2005–2011). The 2005 Grand Marquis has the most serious complaints, most often about lighting.

Complaints
81
Recalls
3
Model years
7
Worst year
2005

Complaints by model year

40200513200662007122008320095201022011
NHTSA complaints per Mercury Grand Marquis model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercury Grand Marquis years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis — 40 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Lighting

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2011 (2 complaints).

Every Mercury Grand Marquis model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 Grand Marquis20002Steering
2010 Grand Marquis52012Brakes
2009 Grand Marquis31002Body & Structure
2008 Grand Marquis120002Steering
2007 Grand Marquis60002Engine
2006 Grand Marquis131002Airbags
2005 Grand Marquis400233Lighting

Most common Mercury Grand Marquis problem areas (all years)

  • Lighting
    26 complaints
  • Steering
    16 complaints
  • Airbags
    12 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    10 complaints
  • Brakes
    7 complaints
  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercury Grand Marquis received by NHTSA each month.

Mercury Grand Marquis recalls

  • Recall 15V861000Dec 22, 2015296,004 vehiclesModel years 2005

    Risk: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V704000Nov 5, 201436,888 vehiclesModel years 2005–2011

    Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V385000Aug 29, 2013355,000 vehiclesModel years 2005–2011

    Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mercury models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology