CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Mercury Mariner has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 461 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (300 reports).
2008 Mercury Mariner recalls
Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away
On certain 2001-2004 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with a remanufactured CD4E transmission installed, the bolt securing the manual shift lever may not be properly tightened.
Most common 2008 Mercury Mariner problems
Problem areas named in the 461 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 300 |
| Power Train | 68 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 29 |
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated while at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of accelerator pedal with the oil warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle despite the failure returning upon restarting the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the shift lever had disengaged from the transmission. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer after the mechanic discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V606000 (Power Train); which the mechanic linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at 55 -60 MPH, the power steering failed. The steering wheel became increasingly difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was turned off while the contact inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but a short distance afterwards the failure reoccurred. No warning lights illuminated. The contact called the dealer who informed them the vehicle was included in a recall for the vehicle, NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering), approximately 10 years ago, which had a software update as the remedy. The dealer confirmed the remedy had already been completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufactu
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the electric power steering had failed. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 104,39
Car was in accident in October of 2022 has been lost since
The steering wheel does not return to center when making turns. It is more pronounced during left turns. This is a dangerous condition that could result in the vehicle going left or right of center and striking pedestrians, bicyclists, oncoming traffic, fixed objects. An independent service center confirmed that the issue was a bad torque sensor and bad motor in the steering column. I have schedule a police inspection for 5/23/2024. Issue first appeared this year. No warnings.
2008 Mercury Mariner questions
Does the 2008 Mercury Mariner have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Mercury Mariner: Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away; Hybrid Propulsion System; Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Mariner?
Based on 461 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (300), Power Train (68), Vehicle Speed Control (31).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Mercury Mariner has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.