2003 Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2003

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2003 Mercury Mountaineer repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (55%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Mercury Mountaineer repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Mercury Mountaineer in Texas, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2012
Jan 2008

59000 mi

US $100
Radio ceased working. 

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2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Mercury Mountaineer in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2014
Aug 2011

87500 mi

US $450
Wheel bearing was approx. $450. And rotors approx.. $350. 
Jul 2012

100500 mi

US $1100
Ball Joint Wheel Bearing, ABS Pressure Sensor. 
Jan 2014

120000 mi
TPMS alarm keeps going off. Tire pressure is fine. 
Mercury Mountaineer in Maryland, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2022
Apr 2009

78000 mi

US $1400
Front wheel bearings. 
Dec 2011

97000 mi

US $2300
new front end. new rear wheel bearing, new front rotors and pads 
Jul 2017

141000 mi
Removal of dash and repair of a/c HVAC 

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2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Mercury Mountaineer in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2013 - May 2015
Sep 2013

93000 mi

US $330
Struts were replaced 
Mar 2014

96000 mi

US $400
Oil leak several gaskets replaced. Still leaking oil so looks like motor mount gasket which is very costly & not worth it since its 11 years old. It's still a great car,drives & looks great. 
May 2015

98000 mi
Oil leak 

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2003 Mercury Mountaineer Repair Histories

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