MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercury Mountaineer

● Typical for this model
2006 Mercury Mountaineer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:51.802Z

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
117
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 117 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010
1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 328 complaints 1997 1998: 236 complaints 1998 1999: 151 complaints 1999 2000: 123 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 372 complaints 2002 2003: 152 complaints 2003 2004: 210 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 2006: 117 complaints 2006 117 2007: 81 complaints 2007 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 13 complaints 2010
1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 328 complaints 1997 1998: 236 complaints 1998 1999: 151 complaints 1999 2000: 123 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 372 complaints 2002 2003: 152 complaints 2003 2004: 210 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 2006: 117 complaints 2006 117 2007: 81 complaints 2007 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

37% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and radiator assembly.

INJURY

Power train

33% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2012-07-21

Also filed under Engine and service brakes

Vehicle would not shift gears. 4 rpms at 25 MPH. Vehicle slowed. Pulled over and front brakes were on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-22

Engine

12% · 14 reports
FIRE

Electrical system

8% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The driver seat motor messed up causing the to be stationary.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-26

Also filed under Seats

Structure

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-11-22Visibility05V520000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Mercury Mountaineer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V520000 · Visibility
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.