2008 Mercury Mountaineer Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,824miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, 4% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,824 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The driver's seat belt is too short. The driver is barely able to buckle the seat belt, and once he does, he is unable to move. The contact feels that this is a safety risk because it puts him in a very uncomfortable situation. The dealer exchanged the seat belt, but it was identical to the one that was already in the vehicle. The manufacturer refuses to make any changes because it would be a safety violation. Ford only offered a seat belt extender, but the contact refuses to use an extender. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243208, filed 2008-09, 23 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
54 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
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