CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Mercury Marquis has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (8 reports).
2003 Mercury Marquis recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mercury Marquis.
Most common 2003 Mercury Marquis problems
Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD SEIZE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *BF CONSUMER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE.*JB
STEERING REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT EFFORT TO TURN STEERING PAST APPROXIMATELY 30-45 DEGREES AT THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING COLUMNS. LESS THAN ONE MONTH AFTER REPLACEMENT, STEERING NOW HAS A "JUMP" AND A "CLUNK" AT THE SAME POSITION IN THE STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. THESE ISSUES WHERE NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IF STATIONARY, IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET THE STEERING TO TURN AT ALL BEYOND 30-45 DEGREES.
IN FIRESTONE STORE PARKING AREA PERPENDICULAR TO SERVICE FOR ATTENDANT TO FILL THE RT FRT TIRE. PULLED UP TO ATTENDANT , APPLIED BRAKES AND VEH SURGED AHEAD, STRUGGLED TO CONTROL TO NO AVAIL. MADE DIFFUCULT U TURN TO AVOID DRV INTO STREET TRAFFIC, CRASHED OTHER VEH, CONT'D ON JUMPING 2 INSIDE PK CURBS STOPPING AS FRAME STOPPED RES ON CURB
JAN 2016 GOT A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CAR JUNE CALLED LOCALL DEALER. THERE RESPONSE IS THEY DIDN'T. KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE RECALL WHICH WAS THAT THE HEADLIGHTS COULD GO WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.
MY CAR FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO AN EROSION IN THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE RESULT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATION DRIPPING ON IT. AS THERE WAS NO ISSUE IN 2014 AND I DROVE THE CAR FEWER THAT 8000 MILES IN THE YEAR, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THE CAR IS GARAGED AT ALL TIMES AND WAS DRIVEN VERY INFREQUENTLY IN THE WINTER MONTHS. I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED AND IT HAS NOW PASSED INSPECTION.
2003 Mercury Marquis questions
Does the 2003 Mercury Marquis have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mercury Marquis at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercury Marquis?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (8), Vehicle Speed Control (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Mercury Marquis has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.