Mercury

Villager

Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · model years 1993 to 2002

Includes Villager FWD Van and Villager FWD Wagon as listed by the EPA.

See all 16 Villager trims

The verdict

Best year: 2002. complaints: 18, below this model's typical 83; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 1993. complaints: 414, about 2.5x this model's typical 165; recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Mercury Villager
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1993	2Gas	18	$3,450	5	414	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 30%, VISIBILITY 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%
complaints: 414, about 2.5x this model's typical 165 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 29 complaints reporting a fire: 30 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
1994	2Gas	17	$3,650	3	253	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 31%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%
complaints: 253, about 1.5x this model's typical 165 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 6 Score: 44 of 100, where higher is better.
1995	2Gas	18	$3,450	3	367	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%
complaints: 367, about 2.2x this model's typical 165 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 23 complaints reporting a fire: 7 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
1996	2Gas	18	$3,450	2	188	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 12%, STRUCTURE 11%
complaints: 188, above this model's typical 165 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 7 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better.
1997	2Gas	18	$3,450	3	125	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18%, STRUCTURE 14%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 12%
complaints: 125, below this model's typical 165 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 52 of 100, where higher is better.
1998	2Gas	18	$3,450	2	83	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%, STRUCTURE 12%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%
complaints: 83, below this model's typical 165 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 77 of 100, where higher is better.
1999	1Gas	18	$3,450	4	185	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 37%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%
complaints: 185, about 2.2x this model's typical 83 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 13 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	1Gas	18	$3,450	2	71	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 45%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%, SEAT BELTS 7%
complaints: 71, below this model's typical 83 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	1Gas	17	$3,650	1	20	AIR BAGS 14%, SEAT BELTS 14%, SUSPENSION 14%
complaints: 20, below this model's typical 83 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	1Gas	17	$3,650	0	18	STEERING 15%, SUSPENSION 15%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 18, below this model's typical 83 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 91 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1993: 18 to 2002: 17

Owner complaints1993: 414 to 2002: 18

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Mercury Villager to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.