KnownCarProblemsMercury Mariner Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,296 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercury Mariner since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2008, 2009, 2010. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mercury Mariner problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mariner | 87 | Fuel system | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Mariner | 270 | Speed control | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Mariner | 315 | Steering | 1 | 9 |
| 2008 Mariner | 461 | Steering | 3 | 9 |
| 2007 Mariner | 33 | Transmission | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Mariner | 63 | Speed control | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 Mariner | 67 | Engine | 2 | 7 |
15 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mercury Mariner
- What years of the Mercury Mariner have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2008 (461), 2009 (315), 2010 (270).
- What is the most common problem with the Mercury Mariner?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (554), transmission (231), engine (192).
- Which Mercury Mariner years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (33), 2006 (63), 2005 (67). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.