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1998 Mercury Mountaineer

Owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. Tires is the most reported problem area, at 35% of complaints. After that come cruise control (13%) and electrical system (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
298 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Tires 35% of complaints
Recalls
5
Fuel economy
14 to 16 MPG combined

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

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. Tires is the most reported problem area, at 35% of complaints. After that come cruise control (13%) and electrical system (8%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer

Recalls

The 1998 Mercury Mountaineer is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 16 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 14 city / 18 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Mountaineer