2007 Mercury Mountaineer vs 2008 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 | 2007 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 21 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,900 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Mountaineer | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 26 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 39 |
| Power Train | 25 | 9 |
| Engine | 5 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
2007 Mercury Mountaineer
2008 Mercury Mountaineer
Compare all Mercury Mountaineer vs Mercury Mountaineer years →
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.