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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat Powertrain and Chassis Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2012 - 2018 Volkswagen Passat |
Best
171%
Worst
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 2008 - 2011 Mercury Mariner |
Best
136%
Worst
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 2006 - 2010 Volkswagen Passat |
Best
214%
Worst
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 2005 - 2007 Mercury Mariner |
Best
139%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercury Mariner
| Mercury Mariner Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
good realibility full 2010 Mercury Mariner review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Been good so far. full 2009 Mercury Mariner review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
It got good ratings from most evaluation agencies. I also had previous experience with a Mazda Tribute, an Escape/Mariner clone. full 2008 Mercury Mariner review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercury Mariner
| Mercury Mariner Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
good realibility full 2010 Mercury Mariner review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Been good so far. full 2009 Mercury Mariner review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
It got good ratings from most evaluation agencies. I also had previous experience with a Mazda Tribute, an Escape/Mariner clone. full 2008 Mercury Mariner review |
