Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Mercury Mountaineer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 210 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 79 complaints
- Power Train 64 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
Of the 210 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 210 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Mercury Mountaineer has a high number of complaints, particularly regarding the structure and power train, suggesting reliability issues. The single recall only affects the visibility aspect, leaving other frequent complaints unaddressed. The data suggests potential concerns with durability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Power Train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Drive belt inspection
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rattling noises in the structure
- Transmission slipping
- Erratic acceleration or deceleration
- Frequent electrical issues
- Unusual vibrations or noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.