2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 51 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.3 times the median Mariner Hybrid year — the 2006 model ranks #2 of 8 Mariner Hybrid years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 13 reports (26% of the total).
51
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2006 compare to other Mariner Hybrid years?
What are the most common 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 13 | 25% | new |
| Engine | 12 | 24% | new |
| Electrical System | 9 | 18% | new |
| Fuel System | 6 | 12% | new |
| Steering | 5 | 10% | new |
| Transmission | 5 | 10% | new |
| Other | 1 | 2% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A STOP SIGN. THE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE…”
“I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND DASH READS PULL OVER SAFELY NOW. IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP RIGHT AWAY. I TRIED STARTING IT ABOUT A HALF HOUR LATER AND IT STARTED. I DROVE MAYBE 100 YARDS AND THE VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING. I FINALLY GOT IT TO OUR DRIVEWAY AND…”
“THE DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY SHOWED: BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ITEM WAS NOT COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED THROUGH DEALER. THE ITEM THAT WAS FOUND TO CAUSE THE CODE IS THE WIRING THAT CONTROLS THE HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR THE ABS BRAKE…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V526000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER FOR TWO MONTHS BUT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT MADE BECAUSE THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE.…”
“ON DECEMBER 30, 2006 MY CAR STALLED AND THE DASH ERROR MESSAGE REFERRED TO A MECP PUMP. I HAD THAT PART REPLACED WITH AN AMAZON PART BEFORE THE RECALL, IT IS ALSO FAULTY.THE SAFETY RECALL IS, 142S19, FROM FORD. CARS STALL BECAUSE OF A FAULTY MECP PART. I TRIED HAVING THE PART REPLACED BY A FORD…”
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid — common questions
Is the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 51 complaints put the 2006 model at #2 of 8 Mariner Hybrid years. It is one of the Mariner Hybrid years to avoid.
What are the most common 2006 Mariner Hybrid problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (13 complaints), engine (12 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints).
Does the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
Is the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Mercury Mariner Hybrid years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mariner Hybrid years to avoid are 2008, 2006, 2007. The cleanest record among Mariner Hybrid years belongs to 2013.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.