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Exterior lightingPart report

2006 Mercury Mountaineer Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 117 total for the year
Median mileage
67,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, 2% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 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.

“(day and mileage are approximate values). 2006 Mercury Mountaineer awd premier edition. In excess rainfall events, water leaks thru sunroof and down thru roof center lighting console. I've taken it to numerous places to have it evaluated. Upon receiving it from a used car dealer (respectable reputation) the sunroof leaked a day or two later. Took back to purchasing dealership and they removed entire sunroof assembly, cleaned and replaced all seals. …”

NHTSA complaint #10499837, filed 2013-02, 75,000 miles

“Bought used in wa state and live in nj now. After purchasse it rained one night and next morning entire center console, overhead lights were all wet inside. Upon further investigation determined leak was sunroof. Notified dealer and they had a glass specialist remove the entire assembly and thoroughly clean. Replaced seal with new one and claimed no more leakage. A few days later it rained again (wa well known for always raining) and again the leak was present. The dealer's response was now 'park your vehicle with the front end downhill. …”

NHTSA complaint #10790370, filed 2015-11, 60,000 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200866%
200722%
200622%
200410%
200321%
200210%
200043%
199921%
199842%
199721%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

Engine cooling
43 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology