2001 Mercury Villager Sport
4M2ZV12T61DJ10738
Vehicle history report for the 2001 Mercury Villager Sport (VIN 4M2ZV12T61DJ10738). Black, minivan, 3.3L 6-cyl 170 hp, gasoline. 152,398 mi reported. Registered in Mi. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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What a full report checks for VIN 4M2ZV12T61DJ10738
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Safety recalls 1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER AROUND THE BASE OF THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SHOULDER OF THE RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE BOLT AND THE SEAT PEDESTAL. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BOLT TO LOOSEN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT. SOME BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA Campaign #00V338001 · 26/10/2000We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercury Villager, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 3 involved a crash 🚑 11 reported injuries
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 20
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2001 Mercury Villager.
SUSPENSION
THIS IS MY SECOND VILLAGER, THE FIRST WAS A 1993 AND NOW OWN A 2001. THE BASE STRUCTURE WHERE THE RACK AND PINION GETS BOLTED-IN CRACKS, WHILE THE ALIGNMENT AND WHOLE RACK & PINION HAS SHIFTED. THE CRACK OCCURRED WHEN I WAS TURNING ONTO A RAMP TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY.
NHTSA ODI #11176120AIR BAGS
IN DECEMBER OF 2007 I WAS DRIVING WITH MY THREE KIDS AND I WAS PREGNANT WITH TWINS. IT HAD BEEN RAINING FOR A FEW DAYS I SLOWED TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN MY CAR SLIDE AND I WENT INTO A POLL HEAD ON MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T OPEN MY CAR WAS LATER TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
Crash · 4 injured · NHTSA ODI #10241115SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELTS PLASTIC COVERS HAVE BROKEN AND FALLEN OFF, WHICH HAS MADE THE LOCKING MECHANISM USELESS. THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOW INOPERABLE, WHICH HAS LEFT US WITH FIVE AVAILABLE SEATS IN A SEVEN-PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE 2001 VILLAGE SEATS BELTS, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT MY VAN DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL.…
NHTSA ODI #10207768EQUIPMENT
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING A TIRE, THE JACK BENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE CONTACT HAD USED THE JACK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED.
NHTSA ODI #10168346TIRES
A LOCAL SEARS AUTO CENTER SOLD ME A SET OF BF GOODRICH TIRES IN OCTOBER, 2004 THAT HAVE SHOWN EXTREME PRE-MATURE WEAR. THE SEARS OUTLET HAS REFUSED TO TAKE ANY ACTION TO CORRECT THIS. UPON CONSULTATION WITH THE OEM, B.F. GOODRICH, I SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN SOLD THE TIRE TO BEGIN WITH. IT IS NOT THE RECOMMENDED TIRE FOR MY VEHICLE PER GOODRICH AND THIS IS B…
NHTSA ODI #10126149AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CONSUMER VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER AND THE FIVE PASSENGERS WERE ALL RESTRAINED WITH THE SEAT BELTS. EVERYONE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELTS. NO ONE NEEDED TO BE TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH INFORMED. *AK
Crash · 6 injured · NHTSA ODI #10108896TIRES
DEFECTIVE TIRES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL TIRE, REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION. *BF WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE VEHICLE TIRE EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE (GENERAL AMPERE G560). *NM
NHTSA ODI #10099747TIRES
DEFECTIVE TIRES (P215/70R15) MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL TIRE, REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION. *BF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S TIRE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE (GENERAL AMPERE G560 DK-66370-33255). *NM
NHTSA ODI #10097909+ 12 more complaints on record.
