2008 Mercury Grand Marquis reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 101
- 7 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 20 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 2 deaths · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
- STEERING 20
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8
- STRUCTURE:BODY 5
- SERVICE BRAKES 5
2 recalls on record for the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
- NHTSA 14V704000 · 2014 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of
- NHTSA 13V385000 · 2013 · STEERING If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?
NHTSA has 101 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (20 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (20), vehicle speed control (13), electrical system (8), structure:body (5). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.