2008 Mercury Mountaineer electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 40 complaints for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercury mountaineer. When the contact started the ignition, the dome light illuminated unexpectedly. The failure occurred intermittently and the dome light would not dim automatically. Whenever the vehicle was in operation, the dome light would illuminate and the front driver's easy-access seat retracted without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was related to the to keyless entry module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that the driver's side seat independently engaged into the easy exit position as the interior lights flashed on and off. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the ignition switch and the cylinder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
- Seats 54 complaints