2004 Mercury Marauder Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Mercury Marauder.
Complaints
35
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Mercury Marauder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:95,624 mi
#25 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:98,690 mi
#32 complaints
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Mercury Marauder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 95,624 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 98,690 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Headlight/Taillight Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,624
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,690
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Mercury Marauder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Mercury Marauder reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Mercury Marauder has 35 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Mercury Marauder?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (9 complaints, avg 95,624 mi); Tire Defects (5 complaints, avg 98,690 mi); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). 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 2004 Mercury Marauder?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 96,719 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Mercury Marauder?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Mercury Marauder include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2004 Mercury Marauder have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Mercury Marauder 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 2004 Mercury Marauder?
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 Marauder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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