2006 Mercury Mountaineer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 Mountaineer years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has 117 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 6 Mountaineer model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (59 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 injuries.
- Complaints
- 117
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 19 hwy
Top 2006 Mercury Mountaineer problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine59 (50%)
- Transmission & Powertrain39 (33%)
- Structure & Body12 (10%)
- Other11 (9%)
- Electrical System9 (8%)
- Fuel System5 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (4%)
- Brakes3 (3%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
- Seat Belts1 (1%)
2006 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 05V520000Nov 9, 2005Visibility & Wipers199,942 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
2006 Mercury Mountaineer fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Mountaineer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer ranks worst among Mountaineer model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 117 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (59 complaints), transmission & powertrain (39 complaints), and structure & body (12 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 58,849 miles.
- Does the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, most recently reported 2005, covering visibility & wipers.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
- EPA rates the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.