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1999 Mercury MystiqueProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 128 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercury Mystique, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year13% below the Mystique median · #4 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12826 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mercury Mystique has problems

128 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure281
Service brakes, hydraulic194
Engine and engine cooling151
Visibility141
Electrical system141
Air bags65
Equipment61
Fuel system, gasoline60
Suspension60
11 other systems256

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1999 Mercury Mystique recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 00V-075 · Mar 9, 2000 · 436,200 vehicles

Risk. IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Mystique year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mystique median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1999 Mercury Mystique safety ratings

1999 Mercury Mystique 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Mercury Mystique, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGEDP06004 · closed Apr 10, 2007
    No recall
  2. BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESSEA01001 · closed Jul 31, 2001
    Led to recall 01I009000
In owners' words

What Mystique owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN I COULD SMELL MY CAR GETTING HOT, SO I PULLED OVER AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS OVERHEATING, BUT DID NOT SHOW INSIDE ON THE DASHBOARD, SO I HAD IT CHECKED AND THE PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE THERMOSTAT WAS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES, SO I SAY FIX IT,THEY SAID IT WOULD BE 450.00, OK NO…
Complaint 10479223 · Oct 8, 2012 · 125,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANELS SURFACE BEGAN DEVELOPED CRACKS AND WARPS. A PLASTIC PIECE FROM THE PANEL, THAT WAS 5 INCHES IN HEIGHT BLOCKS THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT COMMENTED…
Complaint 10290283 · Oct 29, 2009 · 80,000 miles
1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE DASHBOARD IS CURLING UP. CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD'S RECALL TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM HAS EXPIRED AND THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *NJ
Complaint 10231809 · Jun 20, 2008

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