2008 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 23 complaints for the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting a left turn, a loud abnormal noise was heard from the vehicle as the power steering assist failed. The contact lost steering control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch, causing the air bags to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left hip and right leg. A police report was filed of the incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury grand marquis. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 56,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
- Cruise control 15 complaints