2003 MERCURY MARQUIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
42
Owner Complaints
4 Crashes 1 Fire
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS
The 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS has received a total of 42 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (7 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS
42 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 7
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD SEIZE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *BF CONSUMER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE.*JB
STEERING REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT EFFORT TO TURN STEERING PAST APPROXIMATELY 30-45 DEGREES AT THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING COLUMNS. LESS THAN ONE MONTH AFTER REPLACEMENT, STEERING NOW HAS A "JUMP" AND A "CLUNK" AT THE SAME POSITION IN THE STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. THESE ISSUES WHERE NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IF STATIONARY, IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET THE STEERING TO TURN AT ALL BEYOND 30-45 DEGREES.
IN FIRESTONE STORE PARKING AREA PERPENDICULAR TO SERVICE FOR ATTENDANT TO FILL THE RT FRT TIRE. PULLED UP TO ATTENDANT , APPLIED BRAKES AND VEH SURGED AHEAD, STRUGGLED TO CONTROL TO NO AVAIL. MADE DIFFUCULT U TURN TO AVOID DRV INTO STREET TRAFFIC, CRASHED OTHER VEH, CONT'D ON JUMPING 2 INSIDE PK CURBS STOPPING AS FRAME STOPPED RES ON CURB
JAN 2016 GOT A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CAR JUNE CALLED LOCALL DEALER. THERE RESPONSE IS THEY DIDN'T. KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE RECALL WHICH WAS THAT THE HEADLIGHTS COULD GO WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.
JAN 2016 GOT A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CAR JUNE CALLED LOCALL DEALER. THERE RESPONSE IS THEY DIDN'T. KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE RECALL WHICH WAS THAT THE HEADLIGHTS COULD GO WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.
Safety Rating for the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY MARQUIS
- 1998 MERCURY MARQUIS — 40 complaints
- 1999 MERCURY MARQUIS — 31 complaints
- 2000 MERCURY MARQUIS — 24 complaints
- 2001 MERCURY MARQUIS — 27 complaints
- 2002 MERCURY MARQUIS — 11 complaints
- 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS (current)
- 2004 MERCURY MARQUIS — 15 complaints
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