2006 Mercury Mountaineer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The most-reported areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (43), Power Train (39), Engine (14).
Key takeaways
- 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 43 | 37% |
| Power Train | 39 | 33% |
| Engine | 14 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 8% |
| Structure | 7 | 6% |
| Seats | 6 | 5% |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2022-12-27
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that her husband informed her that the vehicle had experienced an unknown radiator failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the radiator was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time by an...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2021-09-05
My shifter continuously won’t come out of park. Multiple other people with the same kind of vehicle have posted on forums with the same issue. It’s happened weekly for a year or more. I keep getting told there’s a recall on it but can’t find it.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2021-07-18
There is a known issue with the cluster panel’s relay that has caused my headlights to flash off and on randomly as it malfunctions.
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More for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.