2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the six model years with data, and ranks worst overall (rank 1 of 6). NHTSA lists 116 complaints, led by engine issues (44 complaints, 38%), with no recalls filed.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 6 Mariner Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 116
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 31.5 city / 28.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine44 (38%)
- Brakes35 (30%)
- Steering24 (21%)
- Electrical System22 (19%)
- Fuel System20 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (14%)
- Other5 (4%)
- Structure & Body1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Gasoline engine and electric motor shut down together while driving, showing a "stop safely now" warning with no prior warning.
- Vehicle stalled at highway speeds and displayed the same "stop safely now" message, sometimes recurring multiple times during a single drive.
- Brakes failed to slow the vehicle during hard braking or at low parking-lot speeds, in some cases leading to a collision.
- ABS and check-brake warning lamps illuminated along with inconsistent brake response, described as alternating hard grabbing and soft coasting sensations.
- Steering lost power assist briefly during turns, then returned suddenly with more force than expected.
- Left-rear brake vibration occurred under medium pedal pressure, rattling interior trim without a consistent trigger.
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 31.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other Mariner Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2008 Mariner Hybrid has the highest complaint index (100) of the six model years tracked and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years. Engine problems make up the largest share at 38% of complaints.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, with 44 complaints (38% of the total) and a median mileage at failure of 66,700 miles.
- Does the 2008 Mariner Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2008 Mariner Hybrid.
- Which Mariner Hybrid model years are better than 2008?
- The 2010 model year has the lowest complaint index (20) and a Best verdict, while 2006 also rates Good with an index of 40, both notably lower risk than the 2008's index of 100.