Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Mercury Mystique
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Mercury Mystique has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 63 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 #00V228001 FORD/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V075000 FORD/REAR BRAKE VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V361000 FORD/LABEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 18 complaints
- Visibility 9 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 5 complaints
Of the 63 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 63 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Mercury Mystique faces reliability challenges, primarily due to issues with the structure and brakes. Multiple recalls, including those on brakes and suspensions, highlight ongoing concerns. Additional complaints around the cooling system, electrical components, and visibility reinforce a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| visibility | 50,000–90,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| brakes | 60,000–110,000 miles | $250–$700 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Automatic transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 100,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rattling noises undercarriage
- Overheating engine
- Dimming headlights
- Unresponsive brakes
- Unusual vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Mercury Mystique at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.