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1995–2000 · 6 model years

Mercury Mystique recalls & problems by year

45 recalls and 1,013 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1995335 complaints
Most recalls199511 recalls
Crashes reported54in owner complaints
Injuries reported461 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01002003004001995: 335 complaints, 11 recalls1996: 185 complaints, 9 recalls1997: 71 complaints, 6 recalls1998: 231 complaints, 10 recalls1999: 128 complaints, 4 recalls2000: 63 complaints, 5 recalls199519961997199819992000
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2000 Mystique—21–25 mpg5637040
1999 Mystique—20–25 mpg4128141121
1998 Mystique—20–25 mpg102319770
1997 Mystique—21–24 mpg6714330
1996 Mystique—21–25 mpg918571290
1995 Mystique—21–25 mpg113351315110

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling249
  • Electrical system204
  • Power train151
  • Suspension128
  • Service brakes, hydraulic112
  • Visibility92
  • Structure76
  • Steering75