1998 Mercury Mountaineer problems by component
236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 95 | 40% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 36 | 15% | 100,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 21 | 9% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 20 | 8% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Seats → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Structure → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Suspension → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 4% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 4 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.