Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in recall 99v243000 concerning air bag warning light. Dealership will not repair vehicle free of charge because the VIN was not included.
1998 Mercury Mystique airbags problems
18 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 73,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module5
- Frontal5
- On-off switch assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Mystique airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Mercury Mystique airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag sensor wiring pigtail insulation can become brittle and crack over time due to accumulation of water in the pigtail protective convolute in combination with high underhood temperatures related to the routing of the wiring pigtail near the radiator. This can result in environmental stress cracking of the insulation.
- Risk
- In some cases, the air bag warning light can illuminate and the air bag supplemental restraint system disabled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation. In addition, vehicles which have the air bag warning light illuminated will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed.
Recall number 99V243000 · Recall details
What 1998 Mercury Mystique owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer received manufacturer's recall 99s23 concerning air bag control module. Consumer had no problems until dealer performed recall repairs. Currently, when it rains air bag light comes on. *ak the vehicle was returned tot he dealer three times to correct the problem but the dealer was unable to findthe problem.
Consumer received recall 99v243000 notice concerning frontal air bag sensor module. When vehicle is started air bag light comes on and stays on at all times. Dealer examined the vehicle, but could not find the problem. Consumer's vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.
The vehicle experienced problems with it's air bags. The vehicle' also leaked fluid at the transmission joint. The vehicle leaked 2 1/2 qts of transmission fluid in approximately 3 weeks. Since the vehicle was no longer under warranty the dealer refused to assist the consumer.
Dealership refused to recognize problems related to the recall. Vehicle needed new air bag diagnostic monitor. Dealership refused to accommodate consumer. If dealership made the adjustment they would charge the consumer.
The airbag light flashed. The consumer felt very unsafe driving the vehicle.
Air bag light will intermittently illuminate from time to time. Contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer states that this problem has been fixed twice.
While driving with the defroster on high, the heater unit caught fire, flames came throught the vents melting the dashboard and visiors and cracked the windshield, the fire also caused the drivers air bag to deploy. Nlm
Had air bag sensor replaced through a recall notice and the air bag light on the dash blinks periodicaly since the recall. Dealership states they cannot do anything to correct the problem.
Another vehicle suddenly stopped & was rearended by the mystique. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy. 1 injury & emergency room treatment.
Questions about the 1998 Mercury Mystique airbags
Does the 1998 Mercury Mystique have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Mercury Mystique, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Mercury Mystique airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercury Mystique airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V243000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Mystique have bad airbags?
The Mercury Mystique model years with the most airbags complaints are 1998 (18 complaints) and 1995 (17 complaints).
Other 1998 Mercury Mystique problems
Suspension 49Transmission 38Engine 34Electrical 29Brakes 28Lights 19Visibility 16Acceleration 14Steering 11Fuel system 9Seat belts 7Seats 4Body 3Tires 3Locks 1
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