2002 Mercury Mountaineer vs 2004 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 | 2002 Mercury Mountaineer | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 372 | 210 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 247 | 103 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 69,459 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Mountaineer | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 144 | 64 |
| Structure | 70 | 79 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 11 |
| Suspension | 36 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 21 |
| Visibility | 31 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 17 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 7 |
2002 Mercury Mountaineer
2004 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.