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Reliability Database

Mercury

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 12,102 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

15 Models
35 Engines Rated
23 Generations
12,102 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
3 recommended 12 caution 20 avoid

Compact Sedan

15 models
Cougar
1 generation · 1 engine
2000-2002
1 avoid
Grand Marquis
1 generation · 2 engines
2000-2011
2 avoid
Marauder
2 generations · 2 engines
20032004
2 caution
Mariner
1 generation · 2 engines
2005-2011
2 avoid
Mariner Hev
1 generation · 2 engines
2011
2 caution
Mariner Hybrid
5 generations · 6 engines
20062007200820092010
2 caution 4 avoid
Milan
1 generation · 2 engines
2006-2011
2 avoid
Milan Hev
1 generation · 2 engines
2011
1 caution 1 avoid
Milan Hybrid
1 generation · 2 engines
2010
2 avoid
Montego
3 generations · 3 engines
200520062007
1 caution 2 avoid
Monterey
1 generation · 3 engines
2004-2007
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Mountaineer
1 generation · 4 engines
2002-2010
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Mystique
1 generation · 1 engine
2000
1 caution
Sable
2 generations · 2 engines
2000-20052008-2009
2 avoid
Villager
1 generation · 1 engine
2000-2002
1 caution
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