Model year guide

1998 Mercury Cougar

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Mercury Cougar is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1998 Mercury Cougar at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Mercury Cougar recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Mercury Cougar.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 Mercury Cougar common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

1998 Mercury Cougar vehicles on record

1998 Mercury Cougar1ZWFT61L3X5642683

Other Mercury Cougar model years

2002 2001 2000 1999 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1989 1988 1985

1998 Mercury Cougar — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Mercury Cougar have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 Mercury Cougar. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercury Cougar?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.