There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Mercury Mariner HEV, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Mercury Mariner HEV problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Mercury Mariner HEV complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 79,560 miles · reported May 13, 2017
The brakes failed and ABS and brake lights came on. Had a soft pedal almost to floor before any braking was present. After turning of engine and restarting brakes returned to normal. The first time this happened my wife ran into e repair shop building causing $3000.oo dollars damage. Our insurance charged her with a at fault accident. We cannot locate the accident report.
Service Brakes · at 60,000 miles · reported Apr 19, 2015
I was driving down the freeway in a fully loaded car and traffic was building up yesterday. I saw brake lights ahead and decided to slow proactively. I pressed on the brakes and there was no slowing and I had to push the brakes as hard as I could with the pedal fully depressed to the floor. The car did slow but I almost rear ended the car in front. The yellow ABS and the red brake warning lamp lit and the alarm sounded. I was scared to death in heavy traffic and pulled off the next exit. I turned off the car and pumped the brakes and waited 5 minutes. I turned the car on again and everything…
Electrical System · at 18,500 miles · reported Jun 17, 2009
While driving on the freeway a loud bang sound was heard from the engine compartment. The car shook at the same time when the bang occurred. The charging indicator is now very sensitive to gas acceleration. I checked the engine and battery and around the car and didn't notice anything unusual. I'm going to the dealer tomorrow for them to check the 12 battery and alternator. Since I have a hybrid car I'm also going to have them check special batteries for defects.
Electrical System · at 29,400 miles · reported Dec 20, 2007
2006 mercury mariner hybrid driven twice on dec. 19 total of about 70 miles over the course of the day. No apparent problems or warnings during the trips. Last driven at 4:30 p.m. We were awakened at 1:30 a.m. By our son who was visiting asking for our other vehicle keys as the mariner had exploded in our driveway. He saw flickering flames in the back cargo area. The adjacent truck was moved out of harms way and the car was by then engulfed in flames in the interior with flames shooting out of the battery vent. The windows blew out and two more bluish explosions came from the back of the car.…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Mercury Mariner HEV have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Mercury Mariner HEV as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mercury Mariner HEV?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.
Are Mercury recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.