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1997 Mercury Mountaineer

Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. Tires is the most reported problem area, at 41% of complaints. After that come cruise control (15%) and brakes (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
399 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Tires 41% of complaints
Recalls
6
Fuel economy
14 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 399 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. Tires is the most reported problem area, at 41% of complaints. After that come cruise control (15%) and brakes (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

Recalls

The 1997 Mercury Mountaineer is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 6 recall campaigns for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 14 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 12 city / 17 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Mountaineer