Mercury Mariner years to avoid
The Mercury Mariner years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2004 is the cleanest year on record.
1,721
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2001–2011
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Mariner years to avoid
Every Mariner year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercury Mariner years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mariner years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2004.
What is the best year for the Mercury Mariner?
By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mariner years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercury Mariner have?
Across all model years, the Mariner has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,721 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.