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Mercury Marauder

2003–2004 only

40 classified complaints

2003–2004 Mercury Marauder models have 40 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 103,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercury Marauder report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2004 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 103,000 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 319,254 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 2 complaints

Median onset: 85,380 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 2 complaints

Median onset: 99,243 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 2 complaints

Median onset: 100,085 miles.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 2 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 1 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2004 model years. See the full Mercury Marauder report for every year and full specs/safety data.