Complaints
164
Crashes
21
Fires
21
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:116,927 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:6
#215 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:30,000 mi
#314 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:136,471 mi
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | 5 | 6 | 116,927 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 15 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 6 | 136,471 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 58,260 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 6 | 1 | — | 27,940 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 40,867 mi | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 5 | — | — | 46,605 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
21
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
6
Avg Miles
116,927
Tire Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
136,471
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,260
Tires:Tread/Belt
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,940
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,867
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,605
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Mercury Mountaineer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has 164 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (21 complaints, avg 116,927 mi); Tire Defects (15 complaints, avg 30,000 mi); Electrical Faults (14 complaints, avg 136,471 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 2000 Mercury Mountaineer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,464 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer include 21 crash-related reports, 21 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 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 2000 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 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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