1997 Mercury Mountaineer vs 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 328 | 151 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 293 | 340 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 124,323 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Mountaineer | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 138 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 59 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 | 8 |
| Visibility | 11 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 14 |
| Suspension | 15 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
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.