Complaints
182
Crashes
15
Fires
5
Injuries
9
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Mercury Mountaineer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:60,687 mi
Crash-related:3
#218 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:134,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#318 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Avg mileage:70,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 29 | 3 | — | 60,687 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 18 | 2 | — | 134,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 18 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 92,077 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 4 | — | 119,602 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
29
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,687
Tires:Tread/Belt
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,077
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,602
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Mercury Mountaineer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has 182 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (29 complaints, avg 60,687 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (18 complaints, avg 134,000 mi); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer (18 complaints, avg 70,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,276 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer include 15 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercury Mountaineer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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