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Mercury Mariner repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 226 repairs.
Mercury Mariner suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 37 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 FWD
| 85900 mi US $250 |
Stabilizer bar needed replaced |
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $868 |
Both stabilizer bars were loose. |
| 156000 mi US $450 |
Stabilizers needed to be replaced. |
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 167000 mi US $500 |
Struts and shocks, were performing poorly |
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| 61200 mi US $60 |
Linkage bushings worn causing rattle |
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115500 mi US $360 |
sway bar link replaced |
| 129000 mi | Ball joint |
| 72000 mi | replaced tie rods and sway bars |
| 84700 mi US $251 |
replaced ty-rods |
| 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. |
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 |
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. |
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 184000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced worn tie rod ends |
2007 Mercury Mariner
Engine not specified
| 92000 mi US $400 |
This Mariner Hybrid was all wheel drive and has to replace all 4 tie rods and couplings. And The good old 4 wheel alignment. If I has access to an alignment machine, I would have done it myself. (Went to Hunter Engineering for about 3 years.) |
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 |
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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Front stabilizer bar links were replaced because they were loose and caused rattle. |
| 135000 mi US $50 |
Sway Bar end links were rattling. |
| 147000 mi US $250 |
Both tie rods were lightly loose in the front. I could grab the hub and there was side to side movement. There was some looseness in the front end. |
| 156000 mi US $300 |
Replaced both rear shocks. |
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $700 |
Both front wheel bearings worn out along with lower a frame bushings |
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $1100 |
Rear right shock top mounting stud broke off. New rear shocks. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
power steering pump replaced. However, there is still a problem with the steering system. The car can barely steer safely. |
| 70000 mi | Car sold with steering problem. |
| 129000 mi US $2800 |
Lower control arms replaced |
2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 5000 mi | Noisey (squeaking) shock mount bushings. Replaced under warranty. |
2005 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $416 |
Noise coming from steering when I turned steering wheel.replaced tie rods and stabilizers |
| 125000 mi US $467 |
replace control arm, stabilizer link, and tie rod; align wheels |
| 149000 mi | Front suspension, estimate of $807. |
| 104000 mi US $275 |
Replaced loose/worn tie rod ends. |
2005 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 46000 mi US $400 |
rear camber is off and not adjustable. Inside of rear tires show abnormal wear cupped and generally shot after 10K miles |
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