2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mariner Hybrid years
Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 8 Mariner Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 54,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~54,500 mi
Engine2 · ~27,200 mi
Power Train2 · ~81,500 mi
Steering2 · ~84,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~40,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~84,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~84,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~64,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~114,780 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~54,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control333%54,500——
Engine222%27,200——
Power Train222%81,500——
Steering222%84,000——
Air Bags111%40,000——
Electrical System111%84,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)111%84,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline111%64,000——
Service Brakes111%114,780——
Unknown or Other111%54,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 2 complaints
2013: 2201322014: 2201422015: 1201512016: 1201612017: 2201722019: 120191

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

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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.

Power steering control module pscm) and cluster module went out, steering is not safe, very hard to steer

Steering · received Jan 7, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11164900

Check engine wrench came on vehicle began to loose power. Gaylord ford found no recall because the car was build august 2009 in the same plant as other vehicles with the problem with the throttle sensor for powertrain. The vehicle lost power and would only go 30 mph. Car is a 2010 milan hybrid…

Power Train · received Jun 16, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10995547

I have been on the phone with ford. An extremely mad and rude woman didn't or couldn't answer any questions i had. She kept telling me i got my recall be cause they checked my computer system but didn't replace the recalled steering module. The woman also didn't hang up so i was unable to do the…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received May 8, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10984259

Brake warning light and a message on the dash saying "check brake system" intermitantly occur. Brakes seem to work normally. Restarting the car temporarily fixes the problem, only to occur again in several miles. The problem occurs at any time, standing or in motion.

Service Brakes · received Jul 20, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10886139

Was stopped at a red light, car had been driving fine, but when the light turned green and i proceeded my car suddenly had reduced power and would not drive more than 40-45 mph. No lights or anything came on the dash the first time. The second time however a yellow/orange wrench light appeared. I…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 1, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10731417

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.