The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1996 Mercury Mystique, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS

    NHTSA #EA01001

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS

    NHTSA #PE00023

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: HEADLIGHT SWITCH

    NHTSA #PE98063

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION

    NHTSA #RQ02006

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES

    NHTSA #RQ99019

    Status:
    RECALLED

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