2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, but owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	8
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Engine	4
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Electrical System	3
Service Brakes	2
Service Brakes, Electric	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Power Train	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 93,000 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 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 160,000 miles · reported May 21, 2019

Vehicle steering is intermittently going out and driver is unable to turn the vehicle. I have contactted ford and there is an existing recall (14s05) for this very item and my vehicle (Year, make & model) is listed but they say my specific vehicle does not qualify.

Steering · at 96,000 miles · reported Oct 25, 2018

The contact owns a 2009 mercury mariner hybrid. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the power steering failed without warning and the steering became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (Steering). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Steering · at 66,000 miles · reported Oct 2, 2018

Electronic power steering module failure, replace entire module & column for $1698.89. Said previous recall was performed and ford bears no responsibility.

Engine · at 128,000 miles · reported Aug 30, 2017

I was on my way to drop my 3 month old off at daycare and then to work. I was driving down the highway going 60 MPH with the cruise control set when I feel the car start to jerk back and forth a little. I look at my gauges all are normal except the RPM gauge is jumping up and down then all of a sudden it is kick out of cruise control, and I lose acceleration and a wrench light came on. I was almost hit by 2 vehicles because of the sudden lose on speed. As I was losing acceleration, I was trying not to brake because I thought it was going to die. It did not die but I was not able to go any…

Steering · at 119,000 miles · reported Feb 21, 2017

Steering torque sensor is failing, resulting in loss of steering control. This vehicle was not included in the recall that ford already issued for the problem in 2014 but should be.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?

Owners report steering problems most often (8 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 93,000 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.