1998 Mercury Mystique engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 33 complaints for the 1998 Mercury Mystique, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Car being driven at around 30MPH, numerous times, all power was lost, hit curb, had no steering, brakes, luckily could put in neutral and re-start, cranskshaft sensor was cracked, causing vehicle to die out. Very dangerous going thru intersection or driving downtown.
While driving vehicle would suddenly stall. This was caused by the timing belt coming off the crank shaft pulley. This problem occurred several times. The belt had been replaced, but dealership was unable to remedy the problem.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Mercury Mystique
- Suspension 58 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Lighting 21 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints