2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mariner Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Mariner Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (11 complaints, 32%), typically at around 108,850 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 32% | 108,850 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 24% | 99,522 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 24% | 131,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 15% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 15% | 128,567 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 9% | 125,224 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 3 | 9% | 101,560 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 9% | 45,213 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 6% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 36,857 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 77,948 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the stop on the side warning message was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle within 5 minutes. The…
In stop and go city traffic going about 1 mile an hour i braked but my mariner didn't and i slowly rear ended another vehicle. My abs sensor went on then off eventually an abs regen light came on and i had no brakes so i drove ,very carefully, 83 miles to my ford dealer ( with no brakes) to find…
When slowing for a stop sign on a suburban street, the vehicle lost all braking power. (it had shown no prior problems.) we had the vehicle checked - both front hydraulic lines had broken.
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID DOWN THE ROAD GOING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE DASH READ STOP SAFELY NOW. I COULD STILL STEER AND BRAKE. IT WOULD NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. I TRIED RESTARTING IN ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR AND IT STARTED. I THEN DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY…
The car shuts down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, and reads pull over safely now. This happens without warning while driving down city street and while parked.
Other Mercury Mariner Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mariner Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Mariner Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Mariner Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Mariner Hybrid | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 Mariner Hybrid | 21 | 0 |
| 2008 Mariner Hybrid | 116 | 0 |
| 2007 Mariner Hybrid | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 34 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mariner Hybrid model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.