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Mercury Mountaineer 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

151Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Tires51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V123000.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V280000, 07V336000, 99V062001.

Engine12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V072000.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V281000.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V164000.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V072000Reported March 7, 2000 - 208,903 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 208,903 vehicles across all affected models.

03V280000Reported August 5, 2003 - 448,005 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 448,005 vehicles across all affected models.

03V281000Reported August 5, 2003 - 1,552,880 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,552,880 vehicles across all affected models.

07V336000Reported August 3, 2007 - 3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 3,600,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V062001Reported March 30, 1999 - 898,739 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 898,739 vehicles across all affected models.

99V123000Reported May 18, 1999 - 15,681 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 15,681 vehicles across all affected models.

99V164000Reported June 29, 1999 - 854,288 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 854,288 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03020Opened May 21, 2003 - Closed September 5, 2003

FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER ATTACHMENT. Resulted in recall campaign 03V281000.

PE99049Opened July 28, 1999 - Closed April 24, 2000

WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTION. Resulted in recall campaign 00V072000.

SQ99017Opened June 9, 1999 - Closed February 22, 2000

VEHICLE HESITATION/STALLING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199922
200042
200113
200212
200317
200417
20057
20063
20073
20085
20091
20114
20131
20141
20161
20182
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.