1973 MERCURY COUGAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR
The 1973 MERCURY COUGAR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CARLTON, P205/75R15, DOT REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 1000 MILES ON A 1973, MERCURY, COUGAR. PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AT 45-50 MPH, CAUSING 1100.00 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK DOT CKUL IMC 115. WHILE IN MOTION THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING A BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. AN EXPERT OF PIRELLI TIRES STATED THE REASON FOR THE BLOWOUT WAS DUE TO TIRE UNDER INFLATION. CONSUMER EXPLAINS TEH TIRE PRESSURE WAS AT THE SPECIFIED PSI. *JG
TIRE ON THE VEHICLE HAD BULGES ON THE TREAD. CONTACTED DEALER. FIRESTONE FR721 205/75R15 (DOT UNKNOWN), REPLACEMENT TIRES, 8OOO MILES, MOUNTED ON A 1973 ,MERCURY, COUGAR.*AK WHILE DRIVING STEERING WAS WOBBLY AND SHAKY. UPON INSPECTION FOUND FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT REAR TIRES WERE OUT OF ROUND AND STEEL BELTS HAD SHIFTED. *TT
TIRE ON THE VEHICLE HAD BULGES ON THE TREAD. CONTACTED DEALER. FIRESTONE FR721 205/75R15 (DOT UNKNOWN), REPLACEMENT TIRES, 8OOO MILES, MOUNTED ON A 1973 ,MERCURY, COUGAR.*AK WHILE DRIVING STEERING WAS WOBBLY AND SHAKY. UPON INSPECTION FOUND FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT REAR TIRES WERE OUT OF ROUND AND STEEL BELTS HAD SHIFTED. *TT
Safety Rating for the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1973 MERCURY COUGAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY COUGAR
- 1968 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1969 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1970 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1971 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1972 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1973 MERCURY COUGAR (current)
- 1974 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1975 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1976 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1977 MERCURY COUGAR — 0 complaints
- 1978 MERCURY COUGAR — 2 complaints
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