Complaints
113
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:72,389 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:35,796 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:79,543 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | 1 | — | 72,389 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | 1 | — | 35,796 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 2 | — | 79,543 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 75,660 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 105,167 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 57,199 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | — | 97,845 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 42,800 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 31,667 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 66,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 25,501 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 3 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 1 | — | 23,248 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 54,522 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 63,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | 80,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 34,177 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 29,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 34,177 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 128,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 34,177 mi |
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