2007 Mercury Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. That ranks 11th out of 15 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (26 complaints, 32%), typically at around 76,400 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 81owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 26 | 32% | 76,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 25 | 31% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 20% | 91,305 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 7% | 134,319 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 6% | 80,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% | 62,750 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | 87,820 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | 31,057 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 207,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 14 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 19,300 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercury Mountaineer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 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
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after shifting the transmission from park(P) to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact removed and reinserted the fob key in the ignition to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
I buckle the seat belt and it just comes unbuckled spontaneously when Iâm driving. I check to see if the seat belt is secure by pulling on it. It seems secure but still unbuckles. I usually have to redo my seatbelt every 5 minutes. I do not feel like it will keep me safe in a collision
My husband had purchased 4 brand new COOPER TIRES EVOLUTION H/T M+S size P235 / 65 R 18 a number of years ago. My husband has since passed away. I cannot find my sales receipt due to the fact my husband had paid for the tires in question. I do not know what he did with the sales receipt. I have a…
If you set cruise control while driving under 45 mph the engine shuts off.
It happens every time I drive this vehicle. The ignition is lose, so the key jiggles and if their is too much bumping or shaking the key slightly moves and the seat and interior lights come on now Iâve tried Combat the issue with keeping the lights off on the interior and thought maybe I could…
Other Mercury Mountaineer years
← 2006 Mountaineer · 2008 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mountaineer | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Mountaineer | 96 | 1 |
| 2007 | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Mountaineer | 117 | 1 |
| 2005 Mountaineer | 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 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
Owners most often report seats, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.