2008 Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008

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2008 Mercury Mariner repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Mercury Mariner suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

105900 mi

US $669
Steering wheel would shake and jerk while car was engine was running and the car was stopped. Steering torque sensor was replaced. Vehicle was recalled earlier for this problem. At that time steering software was updated. 
72000 mi replaced tie rods and sway bars 
84700 mi

US $251
replaced ty-rods 
115500 mi

US $360
sway bar link replaced 
129000 mi Ball joint 

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2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

10000 mi Suspension (front) parts replaced. Dealer did not re-align the front end on first trip as they should have. Second trip was required to have that done. Vehicle now repaired correctly. 
66000 mi Preventative TSB 

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2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

85200 mi

US $425
Rough ride was diagnosed to worn tie rods. Brake pads on the front also replaced. 

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2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

184000 mi

US $1100
Replaced worn tie rod ends 

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2008 Mercury Mariner Suspension Problems

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