Complaints
101
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:58,230 mi
Crash-related:3
#29 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:80,160 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:54,700 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 3 | — | 58,230 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 80,160 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 54,700 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 99,489 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 29,667 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,230
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,160
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,700
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,489
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,667
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Mercury Grand Marquis — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has 101 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (16 complaints, avg 58,230 mi); Steering Defects (9 complaints, avg 80,160 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 54,700 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 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,454 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis include 11 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 8 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 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercury Grand Marquis reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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