Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |
Drivers side seat belt buckle will not latch. 185,000 miles. Read details...
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. Updated 12/31/07 Read details...
: 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. Read details...