Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 20, 201010V161000 | Seats: front assembly reclinerIN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V161000
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Owner complaints by component13
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 38 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 31 |
| Engine | 3 | 23 |
| Power train | 2 | 15 |
| Steering | 2 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 8 |
| Seats | 1 | 8 |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 8 |
| Structure | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 8 |
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
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.”
- Seats
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercury mountaineer. While the contact's wife was driving 70 mph, she depressed the brake pedal and the front driver's seat started to slide backwards and the interior lighting illuminated.”
- Unknown or other
“Doors locking mechanism malfunctioning and coding numbers not functioning. Being locked out when using code #s. Chain crankin harshly but not unlocking doors.”
Other Mercury Mountaineer model years
- 20101 recall13 complaints
- 20081 recall96 complaints
- 20070 recalls81 complaints
- 20061 recall117 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Mercury models
- 2010 Milan11 recalls1,062 complaints
- 2010 Grand Marquis2 recalls25 complaints
- 2010 Mariner2 recalls279 complaints
- 2009 Sable0 recalls20 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
2010 Mercury Mountaineer recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recent, 10V161000 (reported April 20, 2010), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (38%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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.