2010 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Mercury GRAND MARQUIS has 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (14% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2010 grand marquis. the vehicle was purchased brand new on october 13, 2009. while the contact was removing snow from the hood with a broom, she noticed that the roof had collapsed. the dealer advised the contact to inform the home owners insurance company that a tree fell on t.
35
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
BODY/STRUCTURE
5 complaints- • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING SNOW FROM THE HOOD WITH A BROOM, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ROOF HAD COLLAPSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO INFORM THE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY THAT A TREE FELL ON T
- • THE BODY SIDE MOLDINGS ON MY VEHICLE COMES LOOSE, AND COULD COME OFF AND BECOME AIRBORNE, DAMAGING OTHER VEHICLES. THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN NOTICED ON OTHER 2010 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN GREAT, AND IS ORDERING A COMPLETE SET. THEY CANNOT TELL ME IF NEW ONES WILL HAVE THE DEFECT OR NOT? I HAV
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN, WATER WOULD ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR WAS SECURED BUT THERE WAS A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE REAR FLOORBOARD AREA. IN ADDITION, ALL FOUR DOORS WERE IMPROP
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING SNOW FROM THE HOOD WITH A BROOM, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ROOF HAD COLLAPSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO INFORM THE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY THAT A TREE FELL ON T”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
5 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V385000. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS A RESULT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING RACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,546. UPDATED 11/
- • THE ROAD WAS DRY AND BARE. I FELT A RIGHT REAR SKID (?"BLACK ICE"). I TRIED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL TO CORRECT THE SKID AND IT WAS LOCKED. IT JERKED OUT OF MY HANDS, THE ENGINE ROARED AND THE CAR FLEW TO THE LEFT ACROSS THE ROAD INTO A LARGE TREE. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. ON IMPACT O
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V385000. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS A RESULT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints- • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IT BEGAN TO SHAKE AND LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY
- • I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HAD ALMOST COME TO A STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD & HIT A (VACANT) STORE FRONT. I FEEL THE VEHICLE ACCEL- ERATED ON IT'S OWN AS I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE AT THE TIME, MY FOOT DID NOT SLIP OFF OF THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH "DRIV
- • YESTERDAY, TUESDAY 23, 2014, I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT ON THE PARKING DECK ABOUT 15 FEET AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. IT LURCHED FORWARD AT A TREMENDOUS HIGH SPEED AND ALTHOUGH I HIT THE BRAKES, THE AUTO SLAMMED INTO THE RETAINING WALL AT THE PARKING SPOT I HAD JUST BACKED OUT OF. I WAS WEARING
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IT BEGAN TO SHAKE AND LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH GOODYEAR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES (NA), MODEL NUMBER: 765-22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPER BLADES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING. THE WIPER BLADE SET WAS REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. THE C
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED AND WOULD ONLY EMIT AIR FROM THE DEFROSTER AND UNDER SEAT VENTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRUNK LIGHT ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THE TRUNK WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER
- • the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH GOODYEAR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES (NA), MODEL NUMBER: 765-22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPER BLADES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING. THE WIPER BLADE SET WAS REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. THE C”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED AND WOULD ONLY EMIT AIR FROM THE DEFROSTER AND UNDER SEAT VENTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRUNK LIGHT ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THE TRUNK WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER
- • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED. THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD ERRONEOUSLY BLOW THROUGH THE DEFROST SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT. TH
- • SPLICING ON ALMOST ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS HAD COME APART. AFFECTED WERE THE RADIO, CLOCK, WINDOWS, POWER SEATS, LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, TRUNK RELEASE INSIDE CAR, LOW TIRE MONITOR WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON CONSTANTLY, SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON, WARNING BELL FOR KEY IN IGNITION STAYED ON EXCEPT W
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED AND WOULD ONLY EMIT AIR FROM THE DEFROSTER AND UNDER SEAT VENTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRUNK LIGHT ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THE TRUNK WAS CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 35 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING SNOW FROM THE HOOD WITH A BROOM, SHE NOTICED THAT THE ROOF HAD COLLAPSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO INFORM THE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY THAT A TREE FELL ON T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V385000. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS A RESULT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IT BEGAN TO SHAKE AND LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH GOODYEAR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES (NA), MODEL NUMBER: 765-22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPER BLADES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING. THE WIPER BLADE SET WAS REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. THE C
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercury GRAND MARQUIS — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 9
- Injury reports
- 6
- Segment avg
- 80
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