2008 Mercury Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. That ranks 9th out of 15 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (54 complaints, 56%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 96owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 problems | 54 | 56% | 65,000 | “driver seat” (50%) | — |
| Electrical System | 39 | 41% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 9% | 54,410 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 6% | 63,188 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 6% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 5% | 65,076 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 4% | 100,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% | 42,824 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 113,332 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 26,184 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 27,660 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 38,319 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 81,068 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 140,074 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 38,319 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercury Mountaineer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to remove the key after disconnecting the battery. The contact took…
Since i purchased in 2009, engine kills anytime, mostly when gas pedal not pressed. Pulling out of parking lots, sitting at red lights, or letting off gas on interstate, engine just kills. Sometimes feels like a jolt. I have to put the shift in neutral and restart the engine. Records of all visits…
On a 2008 mercury mountaineer the driver side seat belt will not stay hooked in it comes lose.
Seat belt on the drivers side fails to say hooked into the seat belt clip-in
Other Mercury Mountaineer years
← 2007 Mountaineer · 2009 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mountaineer | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 96 | 1 |
| 2007 Mountaineer | 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
Owners most often report seats, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 54 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.