2008 Mercury Mountaineer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,184miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, 3% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,184 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.
“Several problems. First, the driver's power seat malfunctions. Moves while car is in motion; doesn't move when key is inserted into ignition. Was repaired about 15 months ago; same problem exists again. Secondly, rear window pops open if car is unlocked. Will only remain closed when vehicle is locked. Thirdly, rear wiper has quit working. Really strange since it is rarely used in 3 years of ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #10406943, filed 2011-06, 52,345 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the front heated windshield gives off a glare at night. The windshield was replaced, but the glare is still present. The contact stated that the windshield causes him to feel tired. The current mileage was 1,823 and failure mileage was 23. Updated 03-04-08”
NHTSA complaint #10216580, filed 2008-01, 23 miles“It is very difficult to see at night in a ford with a heated windshield. The lines in the windshield create glare and haze when the headlights of oncoming cars hit the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10331489, filed 2010-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 33 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 22 | 15% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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