NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Mercury Mystique steering problems

steering problem

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1998 Mercury Mystique Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 012002

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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Horn does not work. Vehicle has been checked by dealer several times. Horn would work intermittently, but currently it has failed completely. The rear seat belts are inoperative. The power steering, alternator, and front brakes failed. The catalytic converter caught on fire.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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problem #3

Aug 172001

Mystique

  • miles
Power steering pump failed after a few days of driving in very heavy rain. Power steering was intermittent and then gone completely. The dealer said the rack&pinion and pump need to be replaced.

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #2

Aug 011999

Mystique

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving under wet conditions power steering goes out, making the steering stiff. If consumer is in the middle of a turn she has to manually return the steering. Dealer has been contacted.

- Miramar, FL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 191999

Mystique

  • miles
When driving at various speeds during rainy and wet conditions, the power steering fails during the enactment of a turn. The dealership "cannot diagnose"this dangerous occurance.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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