2007 Mercury Mountaineer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2007 Mercury Mountaineer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Seats (26 reports).

0Recalls
81Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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2007 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer.

Most common 2007 Mercury Mountaineer problems

Problem areas named in the 81 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seats26
Power Train25
Electrical System16
Vehicle Speed Control7
Unknown Or Other6
Structure5
Steering5
Engine5
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Seat Belts3

What owners report

2025-06-18, Power Train
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after shifting the transmission from park(P) to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact removed and reinserted the fob key in the ignition to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that an unknown transmission part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic instructed the contact to pull the park release lever each time to shift the vehicle out of park (P). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
2025-05-14, Seat Belts
I buckle the seat belt and it just comes unbuckled spontaneously when I’m driving. I check to see if the seat belt is secure by pulling on it. It seems secure but still unbuckles. I usually have to redo my seatbelt every 5 minutes. I do not feel like it will keep me safe in a collision
2024-05-03, Tires
My husband had purchased 4 brand new COOPER TIRES EVOLUTION H/T M+S size P235 / 65 R 18 a number of years ago. My husband has since passed away. I cannot find my sales receipt due to the fact my husband had paid for the tires in question. I do not know what he did with the sales receipt. I have a few good-faith efforts and attempts to bring this matter to COOPER TIRES but each and every time I got the same reply from them "NO we cannot help you. We will not be able to warranty your tires for you......we need a sales receipt......" I had my good friend take my vehicle to a local tire dealer and installer recommended by COOPER TIRES and this tire dealer found that: (1) all 4 COOPER TIRES
2023-05-04, Engine
If you set cruise control while driving under 45 mph the engine shuts off.
2023-01-19, Electrical System
It happens every time I drive this vehicle. The ignition is lose, so the key jiggles and if their is too much bumping or shaking the key slightly moves and the seat and interior lights come on now I’ve tried Combat the issue with keeping the lights off on the interior and thought maybe I could turn off the seat function still haven’t figured that out yet

2007 Mercury Mountaineer questions

Does the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?

Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (26), Power Train (25), Electrical System (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mercury Mountaineer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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