NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mercury Cougar Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2002, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 3 model years (2000–2002) the Mercury Cougar has 11 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2000 with 5; the cleanest is 2002 with 3.
- Model years
- 3
- Total recalls
- 11
- Worst year
- 2000
- Cleanest year
- 2002
2000–2002
5 recalls
3 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mercury Cougar | 3 | |
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 3 | |
| 2000 Mercury Cougar | 5 |
What gets recalled most on the Mercury Cougar
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3
- SUSPENSION3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.