Is the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer ranks #6 of 6 among Mountaineer model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 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 2009 Mercury Mountaineer?

The most reported problem areas are steering (2 complaints), structure & body (2 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 47,000 miles.

Does the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer?

EPA rates the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2009 Mercury Mountaineer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #6 highest of 6 Mountaineer model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 33% of the total).

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #6 of 6 Mountaineer years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Steering
Best nearby year: 2010; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 16; 14 city / 19.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2009 Mercury Mountaineer recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 Mercury Mountaineer fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 14 MPG
Highway: 19.5 MPG
Combined: 16 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,050; 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.

2009 compared with other Mountaineer years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2007	Caution	60	81	0	15
2008	Avoid	80	96	1	15.5
2009	Good	0	6	0	16
2010	Best	20	13	1	16

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer ranks #6 of 6 among Mountaineer model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 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 2009 Mercury Mountaineer?: The most reported problem areas are steering (2 complaints), structure & body (2 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 47,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer?: EPA rates the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.