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2007 Mercury Mountaineer reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
119
7 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
SEATS
24 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
6 reported crashes · 1 injury

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#3,724

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Mercury median

-110

median 229 across 90 Mercury records

Vs 2005-2009

-150

median 270 complaints in 846 records

Top component share

20%

Seats: 24 complaints

What owners report fails — 2007 Mercury Mountaineer

  • SEATS 24
  • POWER TRAIN 21
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Mercury Mountaineer units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer reliable?

NHTSA has 119 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer. The most-reported problem area is seats (24 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Mercury Mountaineer units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

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

Owners most often report problems with: seats (24), power train (21), electrical system (16), vehicle speed control (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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