MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mercury Mountaineer

▲ Better than typical
2008 Mercury Mountaineer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:48.622Z

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
96
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seats

56% 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 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 96 complaints 2008 96 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 2008: 96 complaints 2008 96 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 2008: 96 complaints 2008 96 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 13 complaints 2010

2008: 96 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

56% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing power adjust.

CRASH
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While driving on a long trip, without warning, the memory seats change seat setting and went back fully as if I shut the vehicle off, this happened several times while I was driving without my assistance.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-20

Also filed under Electrical system

After approximately 90,000 miles the dome lights turned on and automatic seats move back while driving. This issue persists and often occurs several times. There are several complaints of this issue found online.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-07

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

42% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASH
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. When the contact started the ignition, the dome light illuminated unexpectedly. The failure occurred intermittently and the dome light would not dim automatically.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-09

Power train

9% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. While in park and turned off, the vehicle rolled forward and collided with another vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated or injuries. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-06

Exterior lighting

6% · 6 reports

Engine

6% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007-08-30Power train07V453000 On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine and 6R transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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 →

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

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Mercury Mountaineer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V453000 · Power train
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 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.