Model year guide

2001 Mercury Villager

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Mercury Villager is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

2001 Mercury Villager — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2001 Mercury Villager at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints20
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$1,524

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

2001 Mercury Villager recalls 1

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #00V338001 · 26/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER AROUND THE BASE OF THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SHOULDER OF THE RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE BOLT AND THE SEAT PEDESTAL. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BOLT TO LOOSEN.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT. SOME BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

2001 Mercury Villager common problems

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2001 Mercury Villager MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,950

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2001 Mercury Villager worth?

Low
$850
Typical price
$1,524
High
$3,395

From 6 comparable 2001 Mercury Villager listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Mercury Villager costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,750
Fuel only$19,750
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2001 Mercury Villager trims & engines on record

Trims
Sport · Base · Estate
Engines
3.3L 6-cyl 170 hp

2001 Mercury Villager vehicles on record

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Other Mercury Villager model years

2002 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993

2001 Mercury Villager — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mercury Villager have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Mercury Villager. 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 free.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Villager?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, tires, seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Mercury Villager get?

The 2001 Mercury Villager has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (15 city / 21 highway).

How much is a 2001 Mercury Villager worth?

Comparable 2001 Mercury Villager listings run roughly $850–$3,395, typically around $1,524 (from 6 vehicles).

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