1997 Mercury Mountaineer seat belts problems

12 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 150,000.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 150,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front
3
Front: buckle assembly
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Mercury Mountaineer seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Mercury Mountaineer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Seat belts · 185,000 miles · OH

Drivers side seat belt buckle will not latch. 185,000 miles.

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Seat belts · 198,000 miles · MI

Driver side seat belt refuses to latch and, if it does latch, comes unlatched on its own. On inspection, the 'guts' of the mechanism are gone.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Seat belts · 137,400 miles · GA

The driver's seat belt will not latch.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Seat belts · 170,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt buckle failed to latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 18, 2013 · Seat belts · 132,145 miles · TX

I attempted to connect the two portions of the driver front seat belt and the latching mechanism in the female portion would not latch, thereby defeating my ability to secure the seat belt. I took the vehicle to a repair shop that quoted me almost $200 to repair the belt, indicating the oem kit was almost $150. Someone is profiteering on defective safety equipment.

Filed Feb 17, 2012 · Seat belts · 175,000 miles · MI

Driver's seat belt will not fasten.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury mountaineer. He attempted to put the drivers side seat belt on and the buckle would not snap into place. The failure had been on going for one week. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Seat belts · 124,646 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that she was unable to latch the driver side seat belt because the release mechanism was stuck. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 103,000. Updated 01/07/08. *lj updated 12/31/07

Filed Jan 20, 2006 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the driver side seat belt buckle assembly will not hold the seat belt buckle when inserted. The buckle assembly releases the seat belt buckle and does not lock. The vehicle has not been taken to a local dealer or independent repair shop for inspection.

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Seat belts · AZ

Driver's seat belt will not secure and hold, which is dangerous if vehicle is in an accident because the driver can hit the windshield. Dealer was notified by consumer.

Questions about the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer seat belts

Does the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Mercury Mountaineer seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 150,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer seat belts?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.