KnownCarProblemsMercury Cougar Problems by Year
Owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercury Cougar since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2002, 2001. The most common problem overall: fuel system.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mercury Cougar problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 95 | Fuel system | 1 | 9 |
| 2001 Cougar | 82 | Fuel system | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 Cougar | 211 | Electrical | 3 | 18 |
5 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mercury Cougar
- What years of the Mercury Cougar have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (211), 2002 (95), 2001 (82).
- What is the most common problem with the Mercury Cougar?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the fuel system (121), electrical (79), engine (58).
- Which Mercury Cougar years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2001 (82), 2002 (95), 2000 (211). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.