2003 Mercury Mountaineer vs 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 152 | 82 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 120 | 49 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,949 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Mountaineer | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 59 | 26 |
| Power Train | 42 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 3 |
| Suspension | 10 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
2003 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.