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 component82
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 26 | 32 |
| Power train | 19 | 23 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 16 |
| Engine | 7 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 6 |
| Steering | 5 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 5 |
| Air bags | 3 | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 2 |
8 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
“Back rear windshield keeps exploding on its own I’m not the only person to complain about this”
- Power train
“The truck bearing keep going out the spark plugs overloaded and I can’t accelerate at times when I’m driving it slows down then starts back up”
- Power train
“The Transmission won't shift into 3rd and 4th gear, hitting hard into gears at starting, slipping begins after 35 mph..replaced torque converter.”
Other Mercury Mountaineer model years
- 20081 recall96 complaints
- 20070 recalls81 complaints
- 20061 recall117 complaints
- 20050 recalls82 complaints
- 20040 recalls210 complaints
- 20030 recalls152 complaints
- 20022 recalls372 complaints
- 20013 recalls22 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Mercury models
- 2005 Grand Marquis4 recalls488 complaints
- 2005 Sable0 recalls83 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2005 Monterey3 recalls119 complaints
- 2005 Montego2 recalls135 complaints
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
2005 Mercury Mountaineer recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 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 2005 Mercury Mountaineer?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 82 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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.