Mercury MarinerYears to avoid, problems & recalls
Based on 1,296 NHTSA owner complaints across 11 model years, the Mercury Mariner years to avoid are 2008, 2009 and 2010, and the strongest years are 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011. The Mariner has 6 safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Mercury Mariner years to avoid
Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mariner median. Tap a year for its full report.
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Most common Mercury Mariner problems
All model years combined: 1,296 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 557 | 15 |
| Power train | 231 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 179 | 5 |
| Engine | 162 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 109 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 105 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 51 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 36 | 0 |
| Air bags | 31 | 15 |
| 22 other systems | 192 | 10 |
Mercury Mariner recalls
Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations of the Mariner
- Loss of power steering while drivingNo recall
- Electronic Throttle Body MalfunctionNo recall
- Rear Liftgate Window Glass BreakageNo recall
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall