Complaints
119
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Mercury Mountaineer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
Avg mileage:80,019 mi
#221 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:94,219 mi
Crash-related:3
#316 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:90,801 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat-Related Issues | 24 | — | — | 80,019 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | 3 | — | 94,219 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | — | 90,801 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | — | 59,350 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 87,750 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat-Related Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,019
Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,219
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,801
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,350
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,750
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Mercury Mountaineer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Mercury Mountaineer has 119 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat-Related Issues with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
Top reported problems: Seat-Related Issues (24 complaints, avg 80,019 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (21 complaints, avg 94,219 mi); Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 90,801 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 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,015 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2007 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 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 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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