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2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, most often about the engine (32% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Mariner Hybrid model year since 2000.
Most common 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems
Engine
10 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
Engine shuts off without any forewarning while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has attempted to repair the problem 2 times--problem persists. They say it is a problem with the cooling system for the hybrid batteries. They have replaced a wiring harness and the motor of the cooling fan.
I was driving my '07 Mariner Hybrid on the nj turnpike at freeway speeds when the red triangle & message "stop safely now" appeared on the dash. The propulsion system stopped and I was able to navigate off to the shoulder and bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Having an immediate loss of power while traveling on the…
Brakes
8 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard before the vehicle stopped. The anti-lock brake system and the brake indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred five other times intermittently. Once the vehicle was…
Intermittent failure of the ABS system due to broken ABS exciter ring. Caused uncontrolled skidding on smooth parking lot and jittery braking in traffic conditions at about 30 MPH.
Electrical
4 complaints · 13%My 22 year old daughter was driving my 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid back to college after spring break at home. She was traveling at 75 MPH in the fast lane and the engine just quit. She had been driving for several hours at freeway speed. The "stop safely" light comes on and she was able to get to the right shoulder…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated that the alarm system sounded independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Transmission
3 complaints · 10%Travelling on illinois I-55 south early in the morning. About 2 miles north of US highway 6 exit car lost power and I noticed "stop safely now" message. I pulled off to side of road. Car started right up. I went about a 2 miles and car did the exact same thing. I was real close to the golf course and made it there. No…
I was driving my '07 Mariner Hybrid on the nj turnpike at freeway speeds when the red triangle & message "stop safely now" appeared on the dash. The propulsion system stopped and I was able to navigate off to the shoulder and bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Having an immediate loss of power while traveling on the…
Hybrid system
3 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). However, the part needed to remedy the…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercury mariner. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the engine started to overheat, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to let the engine cool down. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 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 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (10 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); brakes (8 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Mariner Hybrid model year since 2000, with 31 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.