YearToAvoid

2007 Mercury Mountaineer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#3 most-complained of 6 Mountaineer years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Mercury Mountaineer has 81 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #3 highest of 6 Mountaineer model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is structure & body (31 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
81
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15
13 city / 18.5 hwy

Top 2007 Mercury Mountaineer problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body31 (38%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain25 (31%)
  3. Electrical System19 (23%)
  4. Engine16 (20%)
  5. Other6 (7%)
  6. Steering5 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (6%)
  8. Seat Belts3 (4%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
  10. Brakes2 (2%)
2007 Mercury Mountaineer complaints: complaints filed per quarter82007 Q22009 Q32011 Q42013 Q22014 Q42017 Q12019 Q22023 Q2
117 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2025 Q2; peak 2015 Q1 (8).

2007 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 Mercury Mountaineer fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
18.5 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.

2007 compared with other Mountaineer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good4082015
2006Avoid100117115
2007Caution6081015
2008Avoid8096115.5
2009Best06016

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer ranks #3 of 6 among Mountaineer model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 81 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (31 complaints), transmission & powertrain (25 complaints), and electrical system (19 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer?
EPA rates the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.