2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mariner Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. That is the most of any Mariner Hybrid model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (29 complaints, 25%), typically at around 122,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 116owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 29 | 25% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 28 | 24% | 67,545 | — | — |
| Steering | 24 | 21% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 19% | 66,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 15% | 66,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 14% | 66,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 11% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 9% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | 50,017 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 127,150 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 140,058 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 84,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
- Loss of power steering while driving (DP15001) — opened Apr 1, 2015, closed Jun 14, 2018.
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 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The Power Steering Assist Fault message was displayed. The contact was able to drive to her destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving however, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle…
The contact's son owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated that while her son was starting the vehicle, the steering wheel lost power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's son was able to continue the drive the vehicle, however, extra effort…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated while moving from a complete stop, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner hybrid. The contact stated that at start-up, the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle while driving various speeds. The contact initially spoke to allan vigil ford (6790…
Other Mercury Mariner Hybrid years
← 2007 Mariner Hybrid · 2009 Mariner Hybrid →
| 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 | 116 | 0 |
| 2007 Mariner Hybrid | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 Mariner Hybrid | 34 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.