2005 Mercury Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. That ranks 10th out of 15 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (26 complaints, 32%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 82owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mercury Mountaineer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 26 | 32% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 23% | 48,151 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 16% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 9% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | 98,581 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 6% | 34,177 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 6% | 41,239 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | 66,105 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 54,523 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 34,177 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 34,177 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 159,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercury Mountaineer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Rollaway Allegations (EA09013) — opened Aug 18, 2009, closed Feb 12, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Back rear windshield keeps exploding on its own Iâm not the only person to complain about this
The truck bearing keep going out the spark plugs overloaded and I canât accelerate at times when Iâm driving it slows down then starts back up
The Transmission won't shift into 3rd and 4th gear, hitting hard into gears at starting, slipping begins after 35 mph..replaced torque converter.
started losing power ,did not want to go pas 30 miles per hr ,then it ramed up and came to a stop with no acceleration ,i shut it off then start it again and was able to get home at a low rate of speed while continuing to have these problems, another day while far away from home the engine rammed…
The plastic that hold the visor arm on place crumbles. Both sides were affected. The outer shield plates seem ok it's only the piece that i can only guess, 'stabalizes' the visor when you move it from front to side of the car. It looks like they're about $30-$80 each to replace. This is a 3rd hand…
Other Mercury Mountaineer years
← 2004 Mountaineer · 2006 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mountaineer | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Mountaineer | 96 | 1 |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 117 | 1 |
| 2005 | 82 | 0 |
| 2004 Mountaineer | 210 | 0 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 152 | 0 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 372 | 2 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 22 | 3 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 123 | 6 |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 151 | 7 |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 236 | 5 |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 328 | 6 |
| 1996 Mountaineer | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer?
Owners most often report structure, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mountaineer model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.