2002 Mercury Cougar Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Mercury Cougar.
Complaints
127
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Mercury Cougar Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:83,718 mi
Fires:1
#216 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Avg mileage:48,254 mi
#39 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:122,981 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Mercury Cougar.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 22 | — | 1 | 83,718 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 16 | — | — | 48,254 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | 1 | — | 122,981 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 61,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 76,833 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 106,333 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 103,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 135,612 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 24,950 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 46,984 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 99,667 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 172,112 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | 94,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | 71,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 122,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 61,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | 1 | — | 31,000 mi | |
| 1 | — | — | — | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 126,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 39,450 mi |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,718
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,254
ENGINE
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,981
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,300
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,833
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,333
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,333
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,612
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,950
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,984
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,667
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
172,112
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,500
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,000
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,500
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,450
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