1989 Mercury Cougar

$2,750
from
1
listings
$3K–$3K
price range
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Low$2,750
High$2,750
From$2,750
Avg Mileage125,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 1 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

1989 Mercury Cougar Trims

All Trims Combined
From$2,750
$3K–$3K
1 listings125,000 avg miles
XR7
From$5,995
3 listings|$6K–$12K

1989 Mercury Cougar Pricing

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Mercury Cougar Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 99 complaints, the 1989 Mercury Cougar rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
99
Complaints
15
Crashes
13
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1989 Mercury Cougar's biggest weak point? VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. It leads 99 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Vehicle Speed Control19
02Seat Belts17
03Electrical System15
04Engine And Engine Cooling9
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
99 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mercury Cougar Fuel Economy

17–20mpg combined
·
15-17city
·
21-25hwy
·
$3,400-$4,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 1989 Mercury Cougar ranges from 17 to 20 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Cougar - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Cougar - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Cougar - Automatic 4-spd
17mpg
3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1989 Mercury Cougar

4States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (50%), but the remaining listings are spread across 3 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1989.

Buying a 1989 Mercury Cougar?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1989 Mercury Cougar a good car to buy?

The 1989 Mercury Cougar has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is vehicle speed control, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 1989 Mercury Cougar?

Fuel economy ranges from 17 to 20 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $463 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1989 Mercury Cougar?

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL is the number-one complaint area for the 1989 Mercury Cougar, based on 99 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1989 compare to other Mercury Cougar years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Mercury Cougar model years. Visit the Mercury Cougar buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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