What year Mercury Grand Marquis should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 and 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis have the highest Complaint Index among 7 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2005 model year ranks worst with 488 complaints and 4 recalls.

What is the best year for the Mercury Grand Marquis?

The 2009 and 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis have the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2011 at 9 complaints and 2 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.

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

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (361, 42%), engine (145, 17%), and airbags (117, 14%).

How many recalls does the Mercury Grand Marquis have?

NHTSA lists 6 distinct recall campaigns covering Mercury Grand Marquis model years 2005–2011. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

Mercury Grand Marquis Best and Worst Years (2005–2011)

Mercury Grand Marquis years to avoid: 2005 and 2006. Best years: 2009 and 2011. Based on 865 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2005–2011).

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2005 Avoid 2006 Best 2009 Best 2011

Model years: 7; 2005–2011
NHTSA complaints: 865
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 66
Fires reported: 11
Top problem area: Electrical System

Grand Marquis Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercury Grand Marquis problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Avoid	100	488	24	5	4	Electrical System	19	—
2006	Avoid	83	143	16	2	2	Engine	18	—
2007	Caution	50	96	6	0	3	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	18	—
2008	Caution	67	79	11	1	3	Engine	18	—
2009	Best	17	26	3	1	2	Brakes	19	—
2010	Good	33	24	6	0	2	Electrical System	19	—
2011	Best	0	9	0	2	2	Electrical System	19	—

Grand Marquis years to avoid: what went wrong

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Index 100 · 488 complaints · 4 recalls

Owners filed 488 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, led by electrical system (319), airbags (67), and engine (47). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 24 crashes and 5 fires.

2005 electrical system problems →2005 airbags problems →2005 engine problems →

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Index 83 · 143 complaints · 2 recalls

Owners filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, led by engine (45), airbags (37), and seat belts (22). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 16 crashes and 2 fires.

2006 engine problems →2006 airbags problems →2006 seat belts problems →

Most common Mercury Grand Marquis problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System361 (42%)
Engine145 (17%)
Airbags117 (14%)
Steering76 (9%)
Seat Belts67 (8%)
Brakes58 (7%)
Structure & Body58 (7%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires49 (6%)
Fuel System29 (3%)
Other28 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Mercury Grand Marquis should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 and 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis have the highest Complaint Index among 7 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2005 model year ranks worst with 488 complaints and 4 recalls.
What is the best year for the Mercury Grand Marquis?: The 2009 and 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis have the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2011 at 9 complaints and 2 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.
What are the most common problems with the Mercury Grand Marquis?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (361, 42%), engine (145, 17%), and airbags (117, 14%).
How many recalls does the Mercury Grand Marquis have?: NHTSA lists 6 distinct recall campaigns covering Mercury Grand Marquis model years 2005–2011. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.