NHTSA vehicle safety data
1988 Mercury Cougar Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1988 Mercury Cougar right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1988 Mercury Cougar.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1988 Mercury Cougar.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1988 Mercury Cougar in 5 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA95-021: FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES
Closed September 30, 1997
- Preliminary Evaluation PE95-019: FAULTY SEATBELT BUCKLES
Closed July 31, 1995
- Engineering Analysis EA90-009: THROTTLE STICKING
Closed February 28, 1991
- Preliminary Evaluation PE90-001: THROTTLE STICKING
Closed February 2, 1990
- Preliminary Evaluation PE88-097: FLOORMAT/ACCEL PEDAL INTRF
Closed December 2, 1988
Other Mercury Cougar model years
Check your 1988 Mercury Cougar VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercury Cougar at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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