Mercury Mountaineer recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 1,268 owner complaints for the Mercury Mountaineer (model years 2000–2010). The most reported problem area is power train (359 complaints), followed by structure (259 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 96 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 81 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 117 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 82 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 210 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 152 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 372 | 17 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 6 | 123 | 15 | 12 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (372), 2004 (210) and 2003 (152). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (6).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercury Mountaineer model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 359 | 9 of 11 | |
| Structure | 259 | 10 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 135 | 9 of 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 115 | 9 of 11 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 105 | 9 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V161000 | Apr 20, 2010 | Seats: front assembly, recliner | 2010 | 33,256 |
| 09V399000 | Oct 13, 2009 | Vehicle speed control | 2002 | 4,500,000 |
| 07V453000 | Sep 26, 2007 | Power train: automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines | 2008 | 1,497 |
| 07V336000 | Aug 3, 2007 | Vehicle speed control | 2000–2001 | 3,600,000 |
| 05V520000 | Nov 9, 2005 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor | 2006 | 199,942 |
| 03V281000 | Aug 5, 2003 | Seats: front assembly, recliner | 2000–2001 | 1,552,880 |
| 03V280000 | Aug 5, 2003 | Vehicle speed control: cables | 2000–2001 | 448,005 |
| 01V171000 | May 24, 2001 | Tires: sidewall | 2002 | 52,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 69 complaints and a fire in 29 complaints; 92 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.