2008 Mercury Mountaineer Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 56%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, 56% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I am driving the car the seat will move back on it's own volition into exit position. This happens when it goes over a bump or if the key is jiggled in the ignition. It happened in multiple situations last week. Very frightening as I have to scramble to reach the brake and also move the seat back into position. I have turned off the easy exit option so this has stopped it but it upsets me that I no longer have a feature that I paid for.”
NHTSA complaint #11244504, filed 2019-08, 107,000 miles“While driving on the freeway, the driver's seat moved backwards. I was unable to reach the brake or gas and was nearly in an accident as I was unaware as to what was going on. The dome lights and the exterior exit lights lit up as well. Since this date, this has happened numerous times. It is a major safety issue and should become a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10498430, filed 2013-02, 57,000 miles“There is a recurring problem that the seat will automatically go into the easy exit position. This is not a problem for me as I drive with the seat as far back as possible, but this is a huge safety concern for my wife. Why hasn't this been recalled yet? This seems to be a common problem in this make and model. God forbid the electrical problem worsens and causes a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10549236, filed 2013-10, 29,000 miles“While driving, driver seat moves forwards or backwards. Not the first time. When vehicle was purchased it happened and we brought vehicle to shop and module was replaced, now this issue is happening again causing me not able to reach brake or accelerator pedals.”
NHTSA complaint #10824854, filed 2016-02, 40 miles“While driving at 55 MPH, the dome light went on and the power seat started to move back. I was unable to reach the brakes and this nearly resulted in a serious accident with my 2 kids in the car. I have owned 2 other mountaineers and never had this problem before. This is a true safety issue. This has happened again over thanksgiving 2011 and I will be calling ford asap.”
NHTSA complaint #10437300, filed 2011-11, 26,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 33% |
| 2008 | 54 | 56% |
| 2007 | 26 | 32% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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