MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercury Mountaineer

● Typical for this model
2006 Mercury Mountaineer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:43:46.303Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 2006 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 2006: 117 complaints 2006 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010
2006: 117 complaints
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YearComplaints
19963
1997328
1998236
1999151
2000123
200122
2002372
2003152
2004210
200582
2006117
200781
200896
20096
201013

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. 4 RPMS AT 25 MPH. VEHICLE SLOWED. PULLED OVER AND FRONT BRAKES WERE ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20070522

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TRUCK COOLING SYSTEM DIED WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK TO CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, SMOKE PORING OUT, STATE TROOPERS HAD TO ASSIST US.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120721

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TRUCK COOLING SYSTEM DIED WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK TO CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, SMOKE PORING OUT, STATE TROOPERS HAD TO ASSIST US.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120721

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051122 — visibility

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LIN

Campaign 05V520000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercury Mountaineer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V520000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E104000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 2005 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 1997 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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