1997 Mercury Mountaineer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 12%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 12% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,500 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I needed my brakes (all 4) done, and noticed when I stepped on my emergency brake the SUV would not stop and barely slowed, after getting it back from dealer which I informed of th e brake, I tested the e brake agiain and all though it now grabbed the car would still move forward in drive with no applied preasur to the gas. I took it back and told them the e brake still did not work right , that it would not pass inspection(keeping the SUV from moving at 1100 rpms). …”
NHTSA complaint #766364, filed 2002-08“The problem I,m reporting has happened twice and I refuse to drive vehicle after the last incident . After coming to a stop , the vehicle moves ahead and as hard as you brake the faster it moves . Has almost caused 2 accident the both times its done it . My fears are the dealership (manufacturer ) will not own up to the severity of the problem . Would like to know my legal rights concerning this problem and also report what I believe is a very dangerous situation .”
NHTSA complaint #753537, filed 2001-10“The brake system has had problems ever since purchase. I am writing this defect report to waht can be done and so other drivers of similar vehicles do not go through the hassles I've bee through. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #705416, filed 1999-04“When approaching stop sign, at intersection, vehicle accelerated when brakes were applied, causing a collision with the car in front of mine. The brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floor, and the engine roared as if accelerating. We have had one other similar incident in which the vehicle accelerated while braking. Dealer explained that driver had foot on brake and accelerator at same time. In second incident, I am sure that I had my foot only on the brake. Dealer examined vehicle after each incident and could find nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #745990, filed 2001-05“Please be advised, I am a police officer operating this leased vehicle and I feel this is a very dangerous condition. On several occasions, I've indicated at least six times to me in the past month, this vehicle will begin to exccerate any time you deeply depress the brake pedal. This generally happens at a complete stop when you may inadvertently just hold down the brake pedal. It also would become extremely dangerous if you were forced to slam on the brakes, as you would generally panic and try to depress the pedal all the way to the floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #731624, filed 2000-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 38% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 8 | 7% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 40 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
138 complaintsVehicle speed control
59 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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