2008 Mercury Mountaineer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 Mountaineer years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has 96 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #2 highest of 6 Mountaineer model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is structure & body (55 complaints, 57% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes.
- Complaints
- 96
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15.5
- 13 city / 19.5 hwy
Top 2008 Mercury Mountaineer problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body55 (57%)
- Electrical System44 (46%)
- Engine11 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (9%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Other6 (6%)
- Seat Belts4 (4%)
- Fuel System3 (3%)
- Steering3 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (3%)
2008 Mercury Mountaineer recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 07V453000Sep 26, 2007Transmission & Powertrain1,497 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
2008 Mercury Mountaineer fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 19.5 MPG
- Combined
- 15.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,175
- 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.
2008 compared with other Mountaineer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer ranks #2 of 6 among Mountaineer model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 96 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (55 complaints), electrical system (44 complaints), and engine (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 66,600 miles.
- Does the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, most recently reported 2007, covering transmission & powertrain.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer?
- EPA rates the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer at 15.5 MPG combined (13 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,175. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.