1997 Mercury Mountaineer Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 138about this part
- Share
- 42%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 138 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 42% of the 328 complaints for this model year. 6 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.
“Other remaining original tires are cracked along the tread on sidewall. We have tried several options to get tires replaced but were told that it could be 18 months. My wife is pregnant and we have to travel to the doctor 120 miles a way once a month. We feel uncomfortable driving with these tires. ( DOT number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #728056, filed 2000-08“Firestone tires are not on the recall list, but have exstensive tread separation on all 4 tires. The dealership that inspected my tires in lue of the recall suggested I replace all 4 tires. My question is, can or will I be reinburst for the replacement of these particular tires. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( DOT number: tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #732799, filed 2000-09“I live in southern az I was returning from a trip. I was going 75 MPH when I heard a thumping noise. Pulled off the side of the road & discovered the tread on the left rear tire had peeled away. Drove 30 miles back to tucson & had spare put on. Went to sears and had tire replaced.( DOT number: tire size: p23575r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #728804, filed 2000-08“I have already submitted a voq my odi # is 726973. I did not have the DOT # in my original report to you. It is w2hl. It is not part of firestone's voluntary recall. I believe as you investigate further, your agency and congressional hearings will expand this recall. I have kept this tire, and if anyone wants to inspect it they are welcome.( DOT number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #729333, filed 2000-08“During december 1999 I had a firestone wilderness at tire begin to separate; therefore, I replaced the tire. On approximately april 16, 2000 I had another firestone wilderness at tire actually seperate while traveling on interstate 10 at approximately 70 miles per hour. ( DOT number: tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #727093, filed 2000-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 22 | 18% |
| 1999 | 51 | 34% |
| 1998 | 95 | 40% |
| 1997 | 138 | 42% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer
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 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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