1998 Mercury Mystique suspension problems
58 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1998 Mercury Mystique, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When backing out and making a turn, vehicle is making a popping noise. Vehicle has been in repair shop three times. Dealer has not been able to determine the problem. Also, when the brakes are applied a grinding noise is heard. Consumer thinks the bracket is loose.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique. While pulling away from a curb at 5 MPH, the front passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the tire, causing a blow out. The VIN is not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01v255000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The current and failure mileages were 87,000.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Mercury Mystique
- Engine 33 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