repaired · 2017 Q1
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
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…
2006 Mercury MarinerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercury Mariner, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-606 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mercury Mariner has problems
63 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
11Power train1 crash/fire/injury
9Steering1 crash/fire/injury
8Suspension
8Engine
5Structure
4Service brakes
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Electrical system
1910 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 19 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 Mercury Mariner recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Hybrid propulsion system
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.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Mariner year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mariner median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Mercury Mariner safety ratings
2006 Mercury Mariner 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.9% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Mariner owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TONE RING SNAPPED OFF OF AXLE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO GO INTO 2WD AND APPLY THE ABS BRAKES WHEN NOT ACTUALLY BEING NEEDED WHICH ALMOST ENDED UP IN REAR ENDING A CAR WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. TONE RING DESIGN NEEDS LOOKED IT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. CORROSION BUILDING UP BETWEEN THE TONE RING AND…
MANY TIMES, EITHER AFTER A STOP OR LETTING MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN TRYING TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN, THE PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE, AND I COULD NO LONGER ACCELARATE AND HAVE BEEN FORCED A FEW TIMES TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL I COULD GET IT TO PRESS DOWN. SOMETIMES WAITING FOR…
EARLY ON ONLY HAPPENED A FEW TIMES DURING WINTER. BUT AS OF RECENTLY IT HAS BECOME VERY DANGEROUS TO THE POINT I'VE PULLED OUT AFTER BEING AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO GO. GAS PEDAL WILL NOT BUDGE. I'VE HAD A FRIEND FOLLOWING BEHIND ME AT ONE POINT AND THEY ACTUALLY RAN INTO…
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