2006 Mercury Mariner problems and complaints
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Mariner. The most-reported areas: Vehicle Speed Control (13), Power Train (11), Steering (9).
Key takeaways
- 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 21% |
| Power Train | 11 | 17% |
| Steering | 9 | 14% |
| Suspension | 8 | 13% |
| Engine | 8 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 13% |
| Structure | 5 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% |
| Tires | 3 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mercury Mariner 4-DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension - filed 2022-11-14
Vehicle sub-frame broke at point where lower control arm attaches, causing Right front wheel to suddenly turn right. Sub-frame rusted through!
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2021-03-23
AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ON A CITY STREET. THE VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT OFF, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT DOES THIS SEVERAL TIMES. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS BEEN DRIVEN IT WILL SHUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND ME AND MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN IN TRAFFIC WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS AT ANY SPEED AND EVERY TIME THE ...
Suspension - filed 2020-09-11
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HIS DAUGHTER TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 -20 MPH, THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO VEER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD OUT OF THE...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.