There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, but owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Mercury Mountaineer problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Structure | 62 | |
| Power Train | 45 | |
| Suspension | 12 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | |
| Air Bags | 9 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | |
| Visibility | 7 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Seats | 5 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 26
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 19
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate — 15
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge and Attachments — 5
- Suspension › Rear — 4
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 2
- Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 2
- Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 78,784 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Mercury Mountaineer complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Apr 3, 2022
After disconnecting the battery for battery replacement original equipment 6 cd in dash player only shows CD Error. no error number. When investigating on the internet I found over 100 complaints with the same issue. I tried all the corrections suggested but nothing works. I own the car since new has very low mileage. I have 6 diskettes in the unit I cannot eject under any circumstance.
Power Train · at 172,800 miles · reported Aug 16, 2020
Big o techs conned wife into buying 2 tires and we own AWD SUV that requires 4 at the same intervals .I immediately notify them that this is not safe and will damage my car they continued for over 2 months to lie to me about having somemone comtact me . I have all the communications I've had with them through messages. A few weeks after they put the tires on and refused to take them off and put my old o es back on and issue a refund well my transmission and transfer case failed I contacted them again and again they lied to me about someone contacting me . I took my SUV to the transmission shop…
Engine · at 140,000 miles · reported Jul 12, 2019
I have spent thousands of dollars on the transmission repair and no matter what I do there always a problem shifting gears
Structure · reported Sep 27, 2017
I have a mercury mountaineer 2003 and it was stationed there was a crack in the back middle of the hatch now there a huge crack and my window of the trunk came unhinged and fell off I see this problem in all mountaineers they all have the crack in the hatch hope theirs don't fall off I see it in almost everyone's. This should be recalled because what would of happened if I was driving and it fell off this is not safe. Please have this investigated. Thank you!
Service Brakes · at 200,000 miles · reported Apr 13, 2017
The contact owns a 2003 mercury mountaineer. While driving, the transmission failed to shift. While parked, the emergency brakes failed and caused the vehicle to roll away. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines and hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer?
Owners report structure problems most often (62 reports), followed by power train (45). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 78,784 miles.
Are Mercury recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.