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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All Problems by Category
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 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 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 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,777
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Mercury Cougar — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Mercury Cougar reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1992 Mercury Cougar has 122 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Mercury Cougar?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (14 complaints, avg 77,777 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (12 complaints, avg 99,000 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch (12 complaints, avg 155,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Mercury Cougar?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 108,865 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Mercury Cougar?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Mercury Cougar include 7 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Mercury Cougar as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Mercury Cougar?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercury Cougar reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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