2007 Mercury Mountaineer vs 2007 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2007 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 1,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 309 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,900 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Mountaineer | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 271 |
| Engine | 5 | 195 |
| Suspension | 1 | 125 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 101 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 99 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 76 |
| Power Train | 25 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 29 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 138 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 96 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 37 |
| Stalling | 0 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 29 |
2007 Mercury Mountaineer
2007 Toyota RAV4
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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.