MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mercury Mountaineer

▲ Better than typical
2007 Mercury Mountaineer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:58.074Z

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
81
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seats

32% 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 2007: 81 complaints 2007 81 2008: 96 complaints 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 2007: 81 complaints 2007 81 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 2007: 81 complaints 2007 81 2008: 96 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 13 complaints 2010

2007: 81 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.

Seats

32% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing power adjust.

Power train

31% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

My 2007 Mercury Mountaineer never had any problems until recently, thought it was the transmission because of the way it drove.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and structure

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. Immediately after the vehicle was turned on without warning, it accelerated and crashed into a store. The police gave her a ticket for careless driving. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-06

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after shifting the transmission from park(P) to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact removed and reinserted the fob key in the ignition to correct the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-18

Electrical system

20% · 16 reports

Vehicle speed control

9% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. While driving 12-14 MPH and attempting to slow down to a stop, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal more firmly to stop the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-09

Engine

6% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. I
    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Mercury Mountaineer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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