Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls2
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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| Sep 26, 200707V453000 | Power train: automatic transmission cooling unit and linesIF LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID CONTACTS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, IT MAY POSE A RISK OF FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V453000
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Owner complaints by component96
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 54 | 56 |
| Electrical system | 39 | 41 |
| Power train | 9 | 9 |
| Engine | 6 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 4 |
| Interior lighting | 4 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 2 |
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
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving at an undisclosed speed.”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.”
- Power train
“Since I purchased in 2009, engine kills anytime, mostly when gas pedal not pressed. Pulling out of parking lots, sitting at red lights, or letting off gas on interstate, engine just kills. Sometimes feels like a jolt.”
Other Mercury Mountaineer model years
- 20101 recall13 complaints
- 20081 recall96 complaints
- 20070 recalls81 complaints
- 20061 recall117 complaints
- 20050 recalls82 complaints
- 20040 recalls210 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Mercury models
- 2008 Milan4 recalls451 complaints
- 2008 Grand Marquis3 recalls80 complaints
- 2008 Sable1 recall61 complaints
- 2008 Mariner3 recalls577 complaints
- 2007 Monterey1 recall7 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2007 Montego1 recall36 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
2008 Mercury Mountaineer recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
Seats is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 96 filed with NHTSA (56%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 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.