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MERCURY BROUGHAM

1 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1985–1985.

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Model years
1

The MERCURYBROUGHAM appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 1 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 1 model year (1985–1985). That averages roughly 1 complaint per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 22 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19851

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NHTSA Investigations

EA18002Engineering AnalysisClosed2018-04-18

Extended Braking Distance

PE16017Preliminary EvaluationClosed2016-12-20

Extended Braking Distance

PE15028Preliminary EvaluationClosed2015-08-10

Loss of headlights

DP15002Defect PetitionClosed2015-04-01

Loss of headlamp/exterior lighting

EA13004Engineering AnalysisClosed2013-04-26

Loss of Steering Control

EA12009Engineering AnalysisClosed2012-12-12

Floor mat interference with accelerator

EA12003Engineering AnalysisClosed2012-04-23

Corrosion of Third-Row Seat Attachment

PE11018Preliminary EvaluationClosed2011-05-11

Idle instability

EA09016Engineering AnalysisClosed2009-11-10

Transmission Torque Converter Failure

RQ08003Recall QueryClosed2008-06-23

REAR LIFTGATE GLASS HATCH FAILURE

View all 22 investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the MERCURY BROUGHAM?▼
The MERCURY BROUGHAM has received 1 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1985 to 1985, with 0 recalls. That averages about 1 complaints per model year.
What years of MERCURY BROUGHAM are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the MERCURY BROUGHAM from 1985 to 1985 (1 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the MERCURY BROUGHAM have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many MERCURY BROUGHAM model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common MERCURY BROUGHAM complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the MERCURY BROUGHAM are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my MERCURY BROUGHAM has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. MERCURY BROUGHAM totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.