| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 58 repairs.
2008 Mercury Mariner transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 36000 mi | Noticed tiny transmission fluid leak at 36K miles. This coincided with scheduled service. Dealer diagnosed the problem related to the transmission fluid cooler/radiator. It was replaced free. Later I got a recall notice for same issue. |
| 13000 mi | Shudder in drivetrain when accelerating from a coast. |
| 74300 mi US $270 |
The traction control warning light on the dashboard would illuminate. The 4x4 control module needed to be replaced. |
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 19000 mi | Transmission cooler defective. Vehicle was inoperable. |
| 61300 mi US $100 |
Transmission cooling line to radiator developed a leak. Replaced line and fluid. Also engine oil changed. |
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 44000 mi US $3731 |
Car was loaned to parents to take two 3 yr olds to Disney World. Transmission totally failed at highway cruising speeds with no warning/previous incidents. Resulted in rapid deceleration and left them stranded at night. NOT SAFE! |
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 163000 mi US $1100 |
transfer case wore out, metal flakes in oil |
| 21000 mi US $1620 |
Cvt replaced |
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