1997 Mercury Mountaineer vs 1998 Mercury Mountaineer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | 1998 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 328 | 236 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 293 | 282 |
| Investigations | 4 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 14–16 |
| Median reported mileage | 124,323 mi | 85,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Mountaineer | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 138 | 95 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 59 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 20 |
| Suspension | 15 | 11 |
| Structure | 9 | 11 |
| Visibility | 11 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 5 |
| Stalling | 6 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
1997 Mercury Mountaineer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.