Mercury Mariner recalls and safety
6 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2011 · 1,296 owner complaints
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The Mercury Mariner has 6 recalls covering 1.47 million vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (3). The 2011 Mercury Mariner earned 3 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 10 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2008: 3
Units affected
1.47M
As reported
Overall stars
3 of 5
Model year 2011
Complaints, 12 mo
10
-44.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
9 rated versions, model years 2005 to 2011
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4DR SUV · 4X2 | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2011 | 4DR SUV · 4X4 | 20.4% risk | |||
| 2010 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.4% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.4% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.4% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.4% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.9% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.9% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercury Mariner, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
10 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering557
- Power train231
- Vehicle speed control179
- Engine162
- Fuel/propulsion system109
- Electrical system105
- Unknown or other57
- Complaints
- 1,296
- Crashes reported
- 35
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 37
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercury Mariner by component
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 329K units
- Hybrid propulsion system1 · 70K units
- Power train1 · 57 units
- Seats1 · 134K units
- Steering1 · 741K units
- Visibility1 · 200K units
Mercury Mariner recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | Ford Escape; Mercury Mariner (2010-2012): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 16V777000 | Fire | 329,265 |
| Sep 29, 2015 | Ford Escape; Mercury Mariner (2001-2008): Power trainNo. 15V606000 | Injury | 57 |
| Sep 3, 2014 | Ford Escape; Mercury Mariner (2005-2008): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 14V526000 | Fire | 70,209 |
| May 29, 2014 | Ford Escape; Mercury Mariner (2008-2011): SteeringNo. 14V284000 | Crash risk | 740,878 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | Ford Escape; Mercury Mariner (2005): SeatsNo. 06V111000 | Crash risk | 134,365 |
| Nov 9, 2005 | Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, E-450 and 10 more (2006): VisibilityNo. 05V520000 | Crash risk | 199,942 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Mercury Mariner recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 Mercury Mariner. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercury Mariner have?
6 recalls cover the Mercury Mariner, for 1.47 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2011 Mercury Mariner?
3 of 5 stars overall (4DR SUV): frontal crash 3, side crash 3 and rollover 3 stars, with a 23.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Mercury Mariner?
Steering: named in 557 of the 1,296 safety complaints about the Mercury Mariner, then power train (231). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.