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1999 Mercury Mountaineer Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Tires — runs 7.5× the fleet median for that category across the 390 model-years tracked on this site.
151Complaints
9Recalls
13Crashes
5Fires
9Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Tires (19.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Tires complaints here are 7.5× the median for that category across the 390 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Tires29 · 19.2%RecalledRecall 00T005000
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer18 · 11.9%Investigation closedPE99049 → recall 00V072000
Tires:tread/belt18 · 11.9%RecalledRecall 00T005000
Air Bags6 · 4%No official action
Vehicle Speed Control5 · 3.3%RecalledRecall 07V336000 · Recall 03V280000 · Recall 99V062001
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 · 3.3%Investigation closedDP05005

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

TIRES29 · 19.2%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER18 · 11.9%
TIRES:TREAD/BELT18 · 11.9%
AIR BAGS6 · 4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 · 3.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE5 · 3.3%
TIRES:SIDEWALL5 · 3.3%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL5 · 3.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP4 · 2.6%
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER4 · 2.6%

Percentages are the share of the 151 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 9 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 06E056000 · 2006 · reported 06/13/2006

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 07V336000 · 2007 · reported 08/03/2007

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA campaign 00V072000 · 2000 · reported 03/07/2000

AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:tread/belt

NHTSA campaign 00T005000 · 2000 · reported 08/21/2000

IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:recliner

NHTSA campaign 03V281000 · 2003 · reported 08/05/2003

THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control:cables

NHTSA campaign 03V280000 · 2003 · reported 08/05/2003

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 99V123000 · 1999 · reported 05/18/1999

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

NHTSA campaign 99V164000 · 1999 · reported 06/29/1999

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS EITHER NOT ENGAGED OR IS RELEASED, A HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 99V062001 · 1999 · reported 03/30/1999

IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE FOUR TIME 9/2903 FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE SAME CODE KEEPS…”NHTSA complaint 10069447 — filed 01/15/2004 · TIRES
“WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH HIGH SPEED, THE RIGHT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. . THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES.”NHTSA complaint 10034449 — filed 08/15/2003 · TIRES
“MY RIGHT SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT. (TIRESIZE: 15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )”NHTSA complaint 745686 — filed 05/22/2001 · TIRES

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer?

Tires issues are the most-reported category, cited in 29 of 151 NHTSA complaints (19.2%), followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (18), tires:tread/belt (18), air bags (6). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer have?

151 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?

Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E056000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.