Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 11, 200707E104000 | Visibility: glass, side/rearIN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E104000
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Owner complaints by component152
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 59 | 39 |
| Power train | 42 | 28 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 7 |
| Suspension | 10 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 7 |
| Air bags | 9 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 5 |
| Steering | 6 | 4 |
| Visibility | 6 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 3 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“After disconnecting the battery for battery replacement original equipment 6 cd in dash player only shows CD Error. no error number. When investigating on the internet I found over 100 complaints with the same issue.”
- Power train
“Big o techs conned wife into buying 2 tires and we own awd suv that requires 4 at the same intervals .I immediately notify them that this is not safe and will damage my car they continued for over 2 months to lie to me…”
- Power train
“I have spent thousands of dollars on the transmission repair and no matter what I do there always a problem shifting gears”
Other Mercury Mountaineer model years
- 20070 recalls81 complaints
- 20061 recall117 complaints
- 20050 recalls82 complaints
- 20040 recalls210 complaints
- 20030 recalls152 complaints
- 20022 recalls372 complaints
- 20013 recalls22 complaints
- 20006 recalls123 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Mercury models
- 2003 Grand Marquis1 recall362 complaints
- 2003 Sable3 recalls201 complaints
- 2003 Marquis0 recalls33 complaints
- 2003 Marauder0 recalls60 complaints
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2004 Monterey4 recalls283 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2005 Montego2 recalls135 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
2003 Mercury Mountaineer recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recent, 07E104000 (reported December 11, 2007), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 59 complaints out of 152 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Mercury Mountaineer?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.