2003 Mercury MARQUIS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
40,255 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 33 complaints (21.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 27.3% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 15.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 |
Exterior Lighting: 7; Electrical System: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages: 2; Steering: 2; Suspension: 2; Suspension:Rear: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 10 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 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2002: 2; 2003: 7; 2004: 5; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 3; 2012: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 10012380 · 2003-04-03 (April 3, 2003)
THE CONSUMER HAD TO COVER UP THE EMBLEM IN THE MIDDLE OF STEERING WHEEL DUE TO THE SUN REFLECTING FROM IT DIRECTLY INTO HIS EYES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE REPLACED, THE DEFROSTER DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND THERE WAS A VIBRATION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR END HOWLED, ALSO THE VEHICLE HAD NO HEADLIGHTS,TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS OR DASH LIGHTS. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017282 · 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED. THE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO PRESS WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. *NLM SUSPECTED THE BRAKE/GAS PEDAL RAISED TO THE SAME LEVEL WHEN SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED, POSSIBLE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND GAS AT THE SAME TIME. (CALIFORNIAHIGHWAY PATROL) *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 1,480 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017282 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034117 · 2003-08-18 (August 18, 2003)
WHEN DRIVING 50-80MPH STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHIMMY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10034117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10461295 · 2012-06-12 (June 12, 2012)
HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON WHEN I GOT INTO CAR TO GO TO STORE AT NIGHT. ALSO BATTERY HAS BEEN RUNNING DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS JUST SITTNG IN DRIVEWAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 48,342 miles reported. Look up ODI 10461295 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10134646 · 2005-08-29 (August 29, 2005)
DT: THE CALLER STATES THAT WHILE HE DRIVING AT 65 MPH HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THIS CAUSED A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. THE CALLER SAID A LOCAL MECHANIC DID A QUICK FIX WITH A SCREW AND SOME GLUE SO HE COULD GET HOME. DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST A LOT MORE TO REPLACE THE TANK WITH THEM AND HE WENT TO SOMEONE ELSE TO HAVE IT REPLACED FOR A CHEAPER PRICE. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 21,420 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134646 at NHTSA ↗