CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Mercury Mariner has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (24 reports).
2011 Mercury Mariner recalls
Fuel leak from pump module can cause fire risk
On certain vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the fuel delivery module (FDM) can crack, causing a fuel leak.
Most common 2011 Mercury Mariner problems
Problem areas named in the 87 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 |
| Steering | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft port sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
My dealer says my subframe needs to be replaced, and controll arm at a cost of 3600 dollars, I don't understand why my subframe needs to be replaced, I've owned cars for as long as 20 yrs and never had that problem. This sounds like a manufacturers problem.
The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel odor was noticeable all the way to the rear seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the tools needed to perform the repair were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact was informed by the Insurance Provider of an unrepaired recall, under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V777000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn from a complete stop, the steering wheel became significantly difficult to turn. The contact was able to turn the vehicle by using physical force. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed with electric power steering system torque sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,968.
The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate above 10 MPH. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, after which the vehicle stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle briefly returned to normal functionality, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to Customer Satisfaction Program 13N03, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the conta
2011 Mercury Mariner questions
Does the 2011 Mercury Mariner have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 Mercury Mariner: Fuel leak from pump module can cause fire risk; Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercury Mariner?
Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (24), Fuel/Propulsion System (22), Steering (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.