1998 Mercury Mountaineer tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 105 complaints for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 105 35% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving eastbound on I-12 louisiana en route to md when vehicle shook violently and we lost control of vehicle and did a 360 and slammed into trees . Vehicle was total loss and 2 animals perished , spouse and I were taken via ambulance to slidell mem. Hospital( DOT number: tire size: p23575r15 )
1998 mountaineer's tires were apart of a recall and consumer is requesting reimbursement. The vehicle was originally equipped with wilderness at tires which were recalled. The consumer replaced these tire in 2004 after the consumer was almost involved in an accident as result of the faulty tires.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer
- Cruise control 40 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints