2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mariner Hybrid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 8 Mariner Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (8 complaints, 38%), typically at around 107,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 38% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 29% | 81,591 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 19% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 123,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 14% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% | 114,575 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 123,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 37,850 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
Vehicle steering is intermittently going out and driver is unable to turn the vehicle. I have contactted ford and there is an existing recall (14s05) for this very item and my vehicle (year, make & model) is listed but they say my specific vehicle does not qualify.
Power steering went out, couldn't turn vehicle fast enough to avoid crash. Recall 14s05.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury mariner hybrid. While driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering failed without warning and the steering became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000…
Electronic power steering module failure, replace entire module & column for $1698.89. Said previous recall was performed and ford bears no responsibility.
I was on my way to drop my 3 month old off at daycare and then to work. I was driving down the highway going 60 mph with the cruise control set when i feel the car start to jerk back and forth a little. I look at my gauges all are normal except the rpm gauge is jumping up and down then all of a…
Other Mercury Mariner Hybrid years
← 2008 Mariner Hybrid · 2010 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 | 21 | 0 |
| 2008 Mariner Hybrid | 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 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
Owners most often report steering, vehicle speed control, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.