Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Mercury Mariner
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Mercury Mariner has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 63 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V606000 Rebuilt Transmission Shift Lever May Disengage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15E045000 Front Wheel Bearing has Wrong Dimensions NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V526000 Motor Electronics Coolant Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V520000 WIPER MOTOR GREASE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Suspension 8 complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
Of the 63 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 63 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Mercury Mariner has been marked by issues with its hybrid propulsion system, power train, and suspension, leading to a number of recalls and owner complaints. These problems contribute to its overall below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| hybrid coolant pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| automatic transmission | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | occasional |
| wheel bearings | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| windshield wiper motor | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$350 | occasional |
| engine control module | 100,000–130,000 miles | $400–$600 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations
- Drive belt inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating hybrid electronics
- Unresponsive gear shifts
- Unusual noises from suspension
- Inconsistent brake performance
- Intermittent windshield wiper failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Mercury Mariner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.