Mercury Mystique

19952000 · 24 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
23
Best
25

The Mercury Mystique has been tested by the EPA across 24 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2000. Over this period, the Mystique has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192823MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
2000
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2000
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1999
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1999
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213225MPG
1998
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
1998
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1996
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1996
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG

Historical Efficiency

2000
25
1999
25
1998
25
1997
24
1996
25
1995
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Mystique) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mercury Mystique. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mercury Mercury Mystique grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
49
Total Deaths
40

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.2%
Fire Occurrence
4.1%
Speeding Involved
10.2%
DUI Involved
14.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

61%
Front
25%
Side
14%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2022
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2020
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2018
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2016
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2015
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
1.09
2014
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.40

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2000
2
1999
1
1998
5
1996
4
1995
12
Critical
Moderate
Advisory