1999 Mercury Mountaineer Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 4% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles.
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.
“Took the truck back to the dealer for the four time 9/2903 for the check engine light came on again and the same code keeps coming up and it is getting old not to have the truck that we are still paying for monthly.annd I have all the work orders for what they did”
NHTSA complaint #10069447, filed 2004-01, 34,000 miles“My graphich display (clock/radio stations, mode) stopped working on my radio. The auto shop has replaced the radio twice with the same results. All cabling and fuses were checked and certified okay. All other components are working except for the display. Help!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10063952, filed 2004-03, 86,500 miles“Cd player does not work and graphical display not working. Had identical problem in sept/oct 2002. Under extended warranty. Paid $100 for new radio. Happened again dec 2003 - same thing cd stopped working and graphical display not working. Replaced - sept/oct 2002. Now same problem with new one.”
NHTSA complaint #10060089, filed 2004-03, 75,000 miles“The consumers vehicle was originally equipped with recall firestone wilderness tires which were replaced at 30k miles. The tires were replaced with goodyear wrangler ht tires. With 38k miles on the tire,the rear passenger side tire blew out while driving 75 MPH. The consumer proceeded to change the tire when he noticed that the jack points were located where the tire had bunched up. Once the consumer found a suitable jack point the jack did not adequately raise the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10021579, filed 2003-06, 38,000 miles“When traveling and upon hitting a bump in the raod, the windshield wipers come on intermittently, causing the blades to wear. Also, air conditioner is blowing out hot air. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #843191, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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