2005 Mercury Mariner problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 2005 Mercury Mariner with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 15% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 10%.
Complaints100
Crashes10
Fires0
Injuries23
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 15.0% · 15
Electrical system 10.0% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 9.0% · 9
Vehicle speed control 9.0% · 9
Air bags 8.0% · 8
Engine 8.0% · 8
Visibility 6.0% · 6
Tires 5.0% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash and 23 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Mercury Mariner in this data, 2005 draws comparatively few complaints; 2008 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 21 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 58,568 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Mariner. While driving 55 mph, all the vehicle's warning lights illuminated and then the vehicle jerked and completely shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the vehicle needed a transmission torque converter and would be unsafe to drive until the parts arrived. The current mileage is 22,127 and failure mileage was 18,000. Power train · reported at 18,000 miles
I own a 2005 Mercury Mariner, purchased new. When it gets cold the gas pedal sticks, I push down and there is no response for a few times. This almost caused me to be rear ended this morning had I not put on the hazard lights. Once it warms up it is fine. This has been going on since I bought the car brand new in 2005. This has happened over 50 times and is starting to scare the heck out of me. Vehicle speed control · reported at 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Mariner. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the frame was severely rusted and corroded with holes. Brownell motors inc in fishkill, new york was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. Structure · reported at 103,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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