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
TIRES
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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 29 | 3 | — | 60,687 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 18 | 2 | — | 134,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 18 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 92,077 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 4 | — | 119,602 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | 103,848 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | 2 | 97,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 1 | — | 79,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | 53,066 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | 80,750 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 2 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 2 | — | — | 50,131 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 61,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | — |
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