Model year
2008 Mercury Mountaineer
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 96 complaints for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SEATS (52), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (36), POWER TRAIN (7). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 123 complaints
- 2001 22 complaints
- 2002 372 complaints
- 2003 152 complaints
- 2004 210 complaints
- 2005 82 complaints
- 2006 117 complaints
- 2007 81 complaints
- 2008 96 complaints
- 2009 6 complaints
- 2010 13 complaints
Recalls
07V453000 · Sep 26, 2007
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE AND 6R TRANSMISSION, THE BOLT SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE…
Complaints
96 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08060 | TIRE VALVE CRACKING · TIRES:VALVE | Oct 14, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer 2WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Mountaineer 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Mountaineer 4WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Mountaineer 4WD · 4.6L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Mercury Mountaineer at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.