NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module Problems

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,200 miles

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1998 Mercury Mystique seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1998 Mercury Mystique Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 162002

Mystique 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,000 miles

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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. The vehicle was returned tot he dealer three times to correct the problem but the dealer was unable to findthe problem.

- Broadview Heights, OH, USA

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problem #4

Dec 172003

Mystique

  • 73,000 miles
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.

- Powhatan, VA, USA

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problem #3

Jan 062004

(reported on)

Mystique

  • 80,000 miles
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.

- Troutville, VA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 272000

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle. Nlm

- Durham, NC, USA

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problem #1

Feb 282000

(reported on)

Mystique

  • miles
Consumer is not satisfied with recall process and can not obtain a loaner car for scheduled recall work to be performed. (99V-243)

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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