Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Mercury Mystique
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Mercury Mystique has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 335 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08E033000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01I009000 FORD/HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V367000 FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V233000 FORD/SHIFT LEVER DAMAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V225000 FORD/THROTTLE CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V232000 Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V228000 Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95E006002 Air Bags — Frontal NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V009000 Visibility — Windshield NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #94V203000 Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #94V184000 Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 86 complaints
- Electrical System 67 complaints
- Power Train 46 complaints
- Suspension 34 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 25 complaints
Of the 335 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 335 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Mercury Mystique has a below-average reliability rating due to numerous recalls and a high number of owner complaints, particularly with its engine, electrical system, and power train. Even with historical issues identified, the age of the vehicle suggests further deterioration beyond existing data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $150–$600 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and changes
- Check and replace belts
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and alignments
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating or coolant leaks
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Transmission slipping or hard shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Mercury Mystique at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.