Mercury Mariner problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 242 owner complaints and 4 recalls on file for the Mercury Mariner (2005–2011). The 2009 Mariner has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints
242
Recalls
4
Model years
7
Worst year
2009

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercury Mariner model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercury Mariner years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2009 Mercury Mariner — 87 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Steering
  2. 2008 Mercury Mariner — 86 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Steering
  3. 2010 Mercury Mariner — 43 complaints; top problem: Steering

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2005 (1 complaints).

Every Mercury Mariner model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 Mariner150002Steering
2010 Mariner430002Steering
2009 Mariner874011Steering
2008 Mariner862013Steering
2007 Mariner41012Airbags
2006 Mariner61022Engine
2005 Mariner10001—

Most common Mercury Mariner problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    161 complaints
  • Brakes
    29 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    18 complaints
  • Electrical System
    17 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    14 complaints
  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Suspension
    9 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercury Mariner received by NHTSA each month.

Mercury Mariner recalls

  • Recall 16V777000Oct 26, 2016329,265 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V606000Sep 29, 201557 vehiclesModel years 2005–2008

    Risk: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  • Recall 14V526000Sep 3, 201470,209 vehiclesModel years 2006–2008

    Risk: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V284000May 29, 2014740,878 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mercury models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology