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2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, most often about the engine (35% of complaints, typically around 107,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Mariner Hybrid model year since 2000.
Most common 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems
Engine
12 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 107,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the stop engine warning light. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to a mechanic. After performing a diagnostic, they could not find a failure with the vehicle. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. While driving at various speeds, the high temperature warning sensor light illuminated before the vehicle overheated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hybrid fans were faulty and needed to be replaced. The fans were replaced and the…
Brakes
11 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles.
I have a Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2006. Coming up to red light and vehicle suddenly had no brakes, the pedal would not push in either. No lights had ever come on and no warning signs were ever received. The car was in great condition and was regularly taken care of and had preventable maintenance. Upon failure to brake…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. While driving at various speeds, the high temperature warning sensor light illuminated before the vehicle overheated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hybrid fans were faulty and needed to be replaced. The fans were replaced and the…
Electrical
8 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles.
Car would not move at all after coming to a stop when making a left turn in the middle of an busy intersection. With the car idling at 1000 rpms, it would not move when I pressed the accelerator. I had to shut the vehicle down completely, restart it, and then it would move forward only if I pressed the accelerator…
My son was driving to his work as an emt. I allowed him to use my mariner. Traveling approx 65mph on the 5 freeway south in sunland, he heard the rod go and saw the lights on the dash indicate the engine overheating. He pulled off the 5 freeway and parked wear it was safe and called for help. I had aaa pickup the…
Transmission
5 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles.
Car would not move at all after coming to a stop when making a left turn in the middle of an busy intersection. With the car idling at 1000 rpms, it would not move when I pressed the accelerator. I had to shut the vehicle down completely, restart it, and then it would move forward only if I pressed the accelerator…
I was going down the expressway when I got a warning and a message telling me to safely stop the vehicle, and I lost power down to a crawl. I took it to the dealer and they said this wasn't covered by the extended warranty I purchased even though they said it was part of the power train .I even called ford customer…
Steering
5 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 128,500 miles.
Stopped at gas station to fuel vehicle. Returned to vehicle after fueling. When I started my Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the information screen said "service power steering". When I started to move the vehicle, I realized I only had manual steering available. This continued all the way home (5 miles) on icy snow covered…
In april 2014 my girlfriend was driving our 2006 Mercury mariner when it shut off while driving. Was told to reset computer which we did. The next day it shut off in an intersection. Luckily no accident but under no circumstances should the car computer shut the car off while driving!!!!!! Was wiring harness for…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%Driving at highway speeds, vehicle suddenly shut down and displayed a "stop safely now" message on the lcd and a warning light on the dash. The engine just shut off completely, no electric drive either. Extremely dangerous condition. This happened twice. Vehicle restarted within a minute and operated normally for…
My son was driving to his work as an emt. I allowed him to use my mariner. Traveling approx 65mph on the 5 freeway south in sunland, he heard the rod go and saw the lights on the dash indicate the engine overheating. He pulled off the 5 freeway and parked wear it was safe and called for help. I had aaa pickup the…
Hybrid system
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was left with the dealer for two months but the recall repairs were not made because the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer advised…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the stop on the side warning message was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle within 5 minutes. The contact stated he…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints, typically around 107,500 miles); brakes (11 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 99,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Mariner Hybrid model year since 2000, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.