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Expensive Mercury Mariner repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 27 repairs.
Mercury Mariner repair cost distribution
$2500+ (32%)
$1000 - $2499 (68%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| 38000 mi US $420 |
Rust on outside body panels. |
| 60000 mi US $450 |
Rust on wheel wells or just above the rear wheels. Body shop stated that this is a known issue with this model. |
| 71000 mi US $11000 |
Rust above rear wheel wells. |
2009 Mercury Mariner
Engine not specified
| 23000 mi US $10000 |
I was told there was no problem or they could not replicate it & they all do that. called Ford and told them I have had this SUV in the repair shop 5 times for the same thing and it still doesn't shift right. It gets stuck in gear. Slipsout |
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $100 |
Liftgate latch stopped functioning |
| 85000 mi US $240 |
Battery required replacement |
| 151000 mi US $1200 |
Exhaust Manifold |
| 156000 mi US $450 |
Stabilizers needed to be replaced. |
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 72000 mi US $2078 |
engine mounts |
| 84700 mi US $251 |
replaced ty-rods |
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
| 57000 mi US $310 |
Windshield washer pump output to rear window cracked leaking fluid whenever the rear window washer was activated. Pump was replaced and the oil and filter were also changed |
| 102000 mi US $680 |
The faulty item was the high voltage battery coolant pump, which cost approximately $240 material and $200 to replace. At the dealer's recommendation, we also replace the coolant to ensure there wasn't debris in the system. |
| 149000 mi US $898 |
The ignition switch was starting to malfunction, taking two or three turns of the key to get the contacts to close and the car to start. This was not going to improve, so we had the switch replaced. At least we didn't have to get new keys |
| 184000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced worn tie rod ends Replaced both front rotors and pads |
| 163000 mi US $1100 |
transfer case wore out, metal flakes in oil |
2007 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 112300 mi US $1600 |
The brakes and rotors all needed replacing, but he found the steering had issues and the struts, plus the windshield needed replacing |
| 118000 mi US $1600 |
breaks, pads, rotors, some kind of boot Not sure exactly what was done, but the steering was off and when it was looked at, other problems came up. This was through a trusted mechanic. |
2007 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 92700 mi US $228 |
Had a wheel bearing changed. then had an alignment done. |
| 114900 mi US $190 |
Inner and outer tie rods were worn. Replaced both |
| 122000 mi US $300 |
Traction light would indicate the car was slipping on dry ground. A tone ring was broke and caused the ABS to skip. |
| 134000 mi US $450 |
A terrible loud noise was filling the cabin while driving down the highway that got louder with higher speed. Eventually it sounded like metal pieces were rattling around in with the noise. |
| 138400 mi US $250 |
Brake light came on and turns out the front brake hoses were dry rotted and losing fluid |
| 144600 mi US $350 |
Could feel the SUV leaning in turns, floating on the highway (after bumps), and diving when braking. All 4 shocks and struts were replaced. |
| 158000 mi US $150 |
Airbag light was on. Dealer stated loose wire or bad connection. Slide mechanism on moonroof snapped so moonroof wouldn't close on its own. Bought replacement parts from tgautomotive.com for 143 dollars and fixed the part on own. Replacement parts worked! |
| 169000 mi US $286 |
Seals were going bad and differential fluid was leaking from a rear axle and from the driveshaft seal. The seals were replaced and the fluid was refilled |
| 174000 mi US $2227 |
The car was leaking oil. Two dealerships said the transmission would need to be removed from the car to replace one of two seals. It turned out my rear main seal was in need of replacement. The seal was cheap but the labor was costly. |
| 193190 mi US $800 |
Transfer case seal replaced |
| 200000 mi US $100 |
Abs tone ring replaced |
| 138600 mi US $180 |
AC does not cool at all. |
| 140000 mi US $2890 |
AC was not working. Compressor changed. All 4 tires changed. A Cooling fan near the hybrid battery is changed. A Thermostat is changed. |
| 60000 mi US $1987 |
Inner tie rod ends were both loose. Just got new tires so I decided to repair so the car would hold alignment. A/C produced no cold air when turned on. Mechanic found condenser leak and replaced with new one. |
| 70000 mi US $274 |
Replace blend motor for Hi-Voltage battery pack |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Front stabilizer bar links were replaced because they were loose and caused rattle. |
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission failed and was replaced by the owner. |
| 111000 mi US $600 |
Replaced AC compressor, clutch, and drier. |
| 113700 mi US $200 |
Fabric on the door panels was coming off. Took to upholstery shop to have repaired. |
| 161000 mi US $250 |
Replaced valve cover gaskets. |
| 160000 mi US $300 |
Dead battery, and faulty vehicle operation due to failed alternator. It was replaced and problem was resolved. |
| 162000 mi US $400 |
Replacement alternator failed and was replaced. |
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 104000 mi US $400 |
AWD/Anti-lock "tone ring" went bad -- no AWD or anti lock brake function until repaired. |
| 129000 mi US $2800 |
Driveshaft bearing (in the middle of the driveshaft) failed. Not serviceable, had to replace entire driveshaft. Lower control arms replaced |
| 134000 mi US $200 |
front windshield pump failed. Most of this cost was labor as pump is located inside right front fender necessitating removal of wheel and fender liner. |
| 60000 mi US $1880 |
Mariner needed 1 new ignition coil and a tune up, new inner rear differential seals, all new brake pads and rotors and a Mass Air Flow Sensor. |
| 66000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced front pads rotors and hoses Rear right shock top mounting stud broke off. New rear shocks. Replaced muffler clamp. |
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 35000 mi US $100 |
Deductible paid on extended warranty for door for battery cooling system |
| 66300 mi US $100 |
Rattling driver's seat, replaced tracks |
| 102400 mi US $1500 |
Replacement of leaking water pump with special coolant and pressurized exchange unique to the hybrid's electrical systems Emission warning lights |
| 104300 mi US $950 |
New compressor |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Mecs pump, a cooling system pump dedicated to pumping coolant to the vehicles hybrid electrical system. If it fails the electronics get too hot. I'm looking at a failing dc-dc converter ($1600 part) due to the high temps resulting from the pump failure. |
| 126000 mi US $1200 |
Hydraulic Control Unit Failure. (HCU) Symptom: sudden complete loss of brakes (happened at 80 mph) Cause: HCU Failure Frequency: intermittent. Restarting at supplies braking power for a short time Part cost: $3100 new. (Refurb used) |
2005 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $100 |
ABS sensor ring on right wheel hub broken/slipping. Dealer replaced entire front right axle under extended warranty. Also had issue with squeaking drivers window in cold weather which was also fixed by lubricating the slides at this time. |
| 88000 mi US $1800 |
Vehicle would not idle in drive without stalling. This happened shortly after a long towing trip. Torque converter and transmission valve control body replaced by transmission shop. |
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