Complaints
122
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Mercury Cougar Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:77,777 mi
#212 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:99,000 mi
#312 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Avg mileage:155,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Mercury Cougar.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 | — | — | 77,777 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 12 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 12 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 115,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 42,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — |
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