Complaints
156
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#152 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
Avg mileage:71,527 mi
#236 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:69,211 mi
Crash-related:1
#37 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:118,786 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat-Related Issues | 52 | — | — | 71,527 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | 1 | — | 69,211 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | 118,786 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 65,732 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 68,700 mi | |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Steering Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat-Related Issues
52
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,527
Electrical Faults
36
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,211
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,786
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,732
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,700
Interior Lighting
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Steering Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has 156 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat-Related Issues with 52 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
Top reported problems: Seat-Related Issues (52 complaints, avg 71,527 mi); Electrical Faults (36 complaints, avg 69,211 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 118,786 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,356 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 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 2008 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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