2002 Mercury MARQUIS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 11 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 45.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages: 3; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 1; Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10005173 · 2003-02-03 (February 3, 2003)
ACCELERATION PROBLEM GOING BACKWARDS. CAR LURCHED BACKWARDS AND DID NOT RESPOND TO BRAKING.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,010 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005173 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10119843 · 2005-06-03 (June 3, 2005)
WHILE COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, THE PLASTIC PLASTIC COVER WHICH COVERED THE WIRES FELL DOWN DUE TO PIN FALLING OUT. CONTACT IS STILL DRIVING THE CAR. CAR IS REGULARLY SERVICED. CONTACT KEEPS SERVICE RECORDS. *AK WHEN THE COVER FELL OF IT MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119843 at NHTSA ↗