1999 Mercury Mountaineer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 3% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 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.
“The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the paint began peeling off the hood on the driver side. The manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. The vehicle has not begun to rust. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10220689, filed 2008-03, 120,000 miles“The contact stated the tailgate failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where they replaced the tailgate. The welds had popped loose which allowed the hinges to move out of position. Updated 04/12/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10153317, filed 2006-03, 23,000 miles“While driving the vehicle at 20 MPH and no warning. The drivers side seat frame snapped. Causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer has made contact with the dealership. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10039685, filed 2003-09Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 26 | 32% |
| 2004 | 79 | 38% |
| 2003 | 59 | 39% |
| 2002 | 70 | 19% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
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 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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