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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems

The 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has 67 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

67

Steering complaints

16%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE SWIRLED TO THE LEFT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURN INJURIES TO THE ARM DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 29, 2016 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

NHTSA has 67 complaints about the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis steering — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.