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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Mercury Mountaineer Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2000 to 2010, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 10 model years (2000–2010) the Mercury Mountaineer has 25 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2000 with 8; the cleanest is 2010 with 1.

Model years
10

2000–2010

Total recalls
25
Worst year
2000

8 recalls

Cleanest year
2010

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Mercury Mountaineer

  • VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR8
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER3
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES2
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
  • TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.