Mercury Mariner recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 1,296 owner complaints for the Mercury Mariner (model years 2001–2011). The most reported problem area is steering (555 complaints), followed by power train (231 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 87 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 270 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 315 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 461 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 63 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 67 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2008 (461), 2009 (315) and 2010 (270). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercury Mariner model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 555 | 6 of 11 | |
| Power train | 231 | 7 of 11 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 179 | 7 of 11 | |
| Engine | 162 | 7 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 109 | 6 of 11 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V777000 | Oct 26, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2010–2011 | 329,265 |
| 15V606000 | Sep 29, 2015 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift | 2005–2008 | 57 |
| 14V526000 | Sep 3, 2014 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2006–2008 | 70,209 |
| 14V284000 | May 29, 2014 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2008–2011 | 740,878 |
| 06V111000 | Apr 7, 2006 | Seats: front assembly, head restraint | 2005 | 134,365 |
| 05V520000 | Nov 9, 2005 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor | 2006 | 199,942 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 35 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 37 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.