Mercury Mystique owners have reported 36 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Power steering assist is lost in the rain. The car had this issue when it was new. Most of the time it happened, the car was going straight. Now when it occurred in a turn, this becomes much more of a safety issue. Read details...
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the steering wheel bounce off her knee and landed in the passenger side. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts the vehicle was not responding well to steering. As consumer let go, the wheel fell off. Read details...
Power steering pump failed after a few days of driving in very heavy rain. Power steering was intermittent and then gone completely. The dealer said the rack&pinion and pump need to be replaced. Read details...
I have had numerous front end problems. I have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. Having problems with struts . Control arm bushings need to changed. Also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. Have also put new ball joints in. Read details...
I replaced the alternator last summer and I had to replace it again this summer. I had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. The window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. When it rain the floors get wet. Read details...