2003 Mercury MountaineerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 152 owner complaints about the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer has problems
152 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 59 | 0 |
| Power train | 42 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 2 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 39 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2003 Mercury Mountaineer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do structure problems start?
77kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 45 structure complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2003 vs. every other Mountaineer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mountaineer median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2003 Mercury Mountaineer safety ratings
2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- Vehicle Rollaway AllegationsNo recall
What Mountaineer owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2003 AND IT WAS STATIONED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE BACK MIDDLE OF THE HATCH NOW THERE A HUGE CRACK AND MY WINDOW OF THE TRUNK CAME UNHINGED AND FELL OFF I SEE THIS PROBLEM IN ALL MOUNTAINEERS THEY ALL HAVE THE CRACK IN THE HATCH HOPE THEIRS DON'T FALL OFF I SEE IT IN…
1) FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE RESULTING IN UNSAFE​ UNDRIVEABLE (THIS HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY​ REPORTED BY VEHICLE OWNERS REGARDLESS OF VEHICLES MILAGE) FAILURE ACCURED WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOPLIGHT AFTER EXITING A PARKING LOT OF A RESTAURANT 2) LIFT HATCH CRACKED CENTER…
JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER MOUNTAINEER OR EXPLORER OF THIS ERA THE LIFT GATE HAS CRACKED AROUND THE VEHICLE LOGO. THIS HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS INCLUDING CORROSION, RUST, AND LOCKING MECHANISM FAILURE ON THE LIFTGATE. THIS PROBLEM CAN BE SEEN ON EVERY SINGLE MOUNTAINEER OR EXPLORER OF THIS ERA. IT'S PRETTY…
Own a 2003 Mountaineer?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.