CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (54 reports).
1Recalls
96Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
Most common 2008 Mercury Mountaineer problems
Problem areas named in the 96 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 54 |
| Electrical System | 40 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The contact stated that the gear shifter intermittently failed to move to the intended position. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, and the fuel level was lowered sooner than normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the result was not provided. The contact stated that there was a code for an EVAP failure. The vehicle was no
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to remove the key after disconnecting the battery. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the steering column lock module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,782.
SINCE I PURCHASED IN 2009, ENGINE KILLS ANYTIME, MOSTLY WHEN GAS PEDAL NOT PRESSED. PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOTS, SITTING AT RED LIGHTS, OR LETTING OFF GAS ON INTERSTATE, ENGINE JUST KILLS. SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE A JOLT. I HAVE TO PUT THE SHIFT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE ENGINE. RECORDS OF ALL VISITS FOR THE PROBLEM AT DEALERSHIP. NEVER COULD SOLVE PROBLEM, BUT TOO UNSAFE TO DONATE TO MY GRANDSON. IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO HIM BECAUSE OF A DEFECT THAT WAS NEVER FOUND, I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'D DO. CANNOT CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. SEALED. I DO HAVE SOME FLUID STAINS ON MY DRIVEWAY. FOR YEARS I'VE REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SPECIFIED THE CONCERN FOR SAFETY BUT TO NO AVAIL. IT KILLS ANY
ON A 2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY HOOKED IN IT COMES LOSE.
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WITH NOT STAY LOCKED IN.
2008 Mercury Mountaineer questions
Does the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (54), Electrical System (40), Power Train (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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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