2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

Most common 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 116 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	29
Engine	28
Steering	24
Electrical System	22
Fuel/Propulsion System	17
Power Train	16
Engine And Engine Cooling	13
Vehicle Speed Control	11
Unknown Or Other	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4

What owners report

2023-11-06, Steering
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 or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 226,118.

2022-06-24, Steering
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 was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the

2022-03-03, Steering
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 was needed while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no assistance could be provided because the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately was

2022-01-10, Steering
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 needing Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

2021-04-28, Steering
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 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REFERRED TO THE NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid questions

Does the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?

Based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (29), Engine (28), Steering (24).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has been fixed?

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