Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mercury Mariner, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2008 Mercury Mariner - 237 complaints in its first 8 years (461 to date)
- 2010 Mercury Mariner - 213 complaints in its first 8 years (270 to date)
- 2009 Mercury Mariner - 181 complaints in its first 8 years (315 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2005 Mercury Mariner - 43 complaints in its first 8 years (67 to date)
- 2006 Mercury Mariner - 43 complaints in its first 8 years (63 to date)
- 2011 Mercury Mariner - 72 complaints in its first 8 years (87 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mercury Mariner | 87 | 72 | 2 |
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 270 | 213 | 2 |
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 315 | 181 | 1 |
| 2008 Mercury Mariner | 461 | 237 | 3 |
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 33 | 24 | 2 |
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 63 | 43 | 3 |
| 2005 Mercury Mariner | 67 | 43 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V777000 | 2010-2011 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles... |
| 15V606000 | 2001-2008 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. |
| 14V526000 | 2006-2008 | Hybrid Propulsion System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury... |
| 14V284000 | 2008-2011 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. |
| 06V111000 | 2005 | Seats | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 05V520000 | 2006 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR. |