Complaints
298
Crashes
29
Fires
31
Injuries
36
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Mercury Mountaineer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#153 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:91,350 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:1
#248 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Crash-related:1
#318 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:81,313 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:4
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 53 | 5 | 1 | 91,350 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 48 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | 5 | 4 | 81,313 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 13 | 1 | — | 74,420 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 5 | 94,509 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | 1 | 3 | 74,388 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | — | 2 | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | 1 | 75,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | 5 | 134,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 5 | — | — | 65,167 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | 2 | 129,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 3 | — | — | 29,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 82,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 81,284 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 2 | 1 | 210,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 90,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | 65,475 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 1 | — | 68,000 mi |
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