1999 Dodge Durango vs 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Dodge Durango | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,967 | 151 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 340 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 106 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–15 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,794 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1,102 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 281 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 181 | 10 |
| Power Train | 181 | 8 |
| Steering | 170 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 154 | 8 |
| Visibility | 58 | 21 |
| Tires | 22 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 157 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 70 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 53 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 30 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 22 | 0 |
| Overheating | 21 | 0 |
1999 Dodge Durango
1999 Mercury Mountaineer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.