Most common 2000 Mercury Marquis problems
Share of the 23 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercury Marquis complaints by model year
Best Marquis years: 2004, 2002, 1995. Years to avoid: 1997. Compare all years →
What 2000 Mercury Marquis owners say
Body & structure
The drivers side visor obscures about 20% of the rearview mirror inpairing the drivers rear vision, consumer believes this is a design defect which was not present in prior model/year that the onsumer has owned, also the visor is not designed to stay in position when lowered. Nlm
Consumer noticed when picking up the vehicle that the sunvisor on the driverside blocks view. When sunvisor is in use toward the windshield to block the sun, it falls back in the view path. Dealer says it's just the way they are.
Engine & cooling
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the vehicle stalled when the vehicle was driven at speeds of 35 to 55 MPH, it hesitated and surged 4 to 6 times in a row. It felt like consumer turned the vehicle off then on. The consumer was told the computer was bad, and the wiring needed to be replaced.
At 1000 miles can hear the lifters when first starting the car, took to dealer, and they put a filter in car to keep oil in lifters,. But, this was not fixing the problem, just covering it up. Please provide any further information.
2000 Mercury Marquis engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Mercury Marquis a good car?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Marquis rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Marquis at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercury Marquis?
The body & structure — 6 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and seat belts (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercury Marquis have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Mercury Marquis. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercury Marquis?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2002 and 1995. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997. See the full Mercury Marquis years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Mercury Marquis problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 51,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.