Complaints
77
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Mercury Cougar Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:44,905 mi
#25 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:60,180 mi
#35 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Avg mileage:120,365 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Mercury Cougar.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 44,905 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 60,180 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 5 | — | — | 120,365 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 97,554 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 40,327 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 40,550 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 80,700 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi |
Other Mercury Cougar Years
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