MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercury Mountaineer

▲ Better than typical
2005 Mercury Mountaineer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:43:40.089Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Mountaineer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 328 complaints 1998: 236 complaints 1998 1999: 151 complaints 2000: 123 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 372 complaints 2002 2003: 152 complaints 2004: 210 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 2006: 117 complaints 2006 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010
2005: 82 complaints
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YearComplaints
19963
1997328
1998236
1999151
2000123
200122
2002372
2003152
2004210
200582
2006117
200781
200896
20096
201013

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 23%

23% of complaints: structure — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AND HE WAS GOING LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAIN STREET AND GOT IN A ACCIDENT THE WOMAN STOPPED SHORT AND HE REAR ENDED HER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160422

THE MOUNTAINEER IS A 2005. I LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT, THE PAINT IS ALMOST GONE ON THE HOOD AND IS STARTING TO BUBBLE IN OTHER AREA. THIS IS MY DAILY CAR, HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT UNTIL MAY 2018. I CANNOT THINK OF ANYTHING WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180816

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PANEL WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE REAR WINDOW WAS COMPROMISED DUE TO THE CRACKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180606

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER V6 WITH AWD WAS PLACED IN "PARK" , ENGINE TURNED OFF AND KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION. THE CAR SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AND ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY STRIKING MAILBOXES ACROSS STREET. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060804

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE LEAVING A DRIVE-THRU, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150728

PURCHASED A NEW 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER IN 7/31/2005 THE FIRST TIME THE CAR ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE CAR HAD TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STOP. THE DEALER REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO KNOWN FIXES FOR THIS PROBLEM AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051019

I PURCHASED A USED 2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER LAST MONTH, WITH 135,400 MILES, WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL AND TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ROAD WENT FROM LEVEL TO A VERY SLIGHT DOWNGRADE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181108

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080115 — visibility

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIM

Campaign 07E104000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090818 — EA (closed 20130212)

Vehicle Rollaway Allegations

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mercury Mountaineer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E104000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 2008 ● 2006

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 1997 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.