Complaints
20
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Mercury Cougar Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:2
#33 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Mercury Cougar.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
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