Complaints
153
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Mercury Mountaineer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:39,766 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#219 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Avg mileage:56,432 mi
#317 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:58,504 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 23 | 2 | 1 | 39,766 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 19 | — | — | 56,432 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 17 | — | — | 58,504 mi | |
| ENGINE | 14 | — | 1 | 77,404 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | — | 1 | 86,600 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 1 | — | 77,747 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 1 | 96,540 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | — | 142,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 84,423 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 94,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 68,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 8,378 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 67,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 50,472 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 52,172 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 95,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 411 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 1 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 10,750 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | 1 | 54,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi |
Other Mercury Mountaineer Years
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