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1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting — runs 1.9× the fleet median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.
164Complaints
5Recalls
17Crashes
2Fires
11Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (7.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Exterior Lighting complaints here are 1.9× the median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.

None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Exterior Lighting12 · 7.3%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling11 · 6.7%Investigation closedDP05005
Vehicle Speed Control8 · 4.9%Investigation closedDP02007
Exterior Lighting:headlights7 · 4.3%No official action
Tires7 · 4.3%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe7 · 4.3%Investigation closedDP05005

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING12 · 7.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11 · 6.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 4.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS7 · 4.3%
TIRES7 · 4.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE7 · 4.3%
ENGINE7 · 4.3%
SUSPENSION6 · 3.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 · 3.7%
SEAT BELTS5 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 164 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Steering

NHTSA campaign 15E082000 · 2015 · reported 10/06/2015

If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 06E056000 · 2006 · reported 06/13/2006

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA campaign 00V200000 · 2000 · reported 07/18/2000

IF THIS OCCURS AND ANY PORTION OF THE OPERATOR'S BODY IS UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:anchorage

NHTSA campaign 00V157002 · 2000 · reported 06/12/2000

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:anchorage

NHTSA campaign 00V157001 · 2000 · reported 06/12/2000

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“LAMP COVER FOGGING, WHEN WIPED CLEAN THE FOGGING IMMEDIATELY RETURNS. NLM”NHTSA complaint 546251 — filed 06/22/1999 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 12 of 164 NHTSA complaints (7.3%), followed by engine and engine cooling (11), vehicle speed control (8), exterior lighting:headlights (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15E082000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis's reported problems?

0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.