1997 Mercury Mountaineer Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 2% of the 328 complaints for this model year. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25-30 MPH. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resultingin minor injury. Manufacturer will be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #881348, filed 2001-02“Upon putting vehicle into the garage throttle stuck & vehicle accelerated into the garage wall. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. No injuries reported.”
NHTSA complaint #864344, filed 2000-06“Backing out of drivewayconsumer moved shift lever from reverse into drive, vehcle suddenly lurched forward,causing a loss of control, resulting in an accident. Dual airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #831055, filed 1998-11“While pulling into driveway with foot on brakes, engine started roaring/racing and suddenly accelerated, rear ending another vehicle. Air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #846167, filed 1999-08Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 20 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 7% |
| 1999 | 14 | 9% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
138 complaintsVehicle speed control
59 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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