Is the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mariner Hybrid ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 80 out of 100 and 21 total complaints. It is rated Avoid relative to other Mariner Hybrid years.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?

Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 43% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 88,181. Steering problems follow at 38%, with a median failure mileage of 107,500.

Does the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid in this data.

Which Mariner Hybrid model years are worse or better than 2009?

The 2008 model year is worse, with a complaint index of 100 and 116 complaints, rated Avoid. The 2010 model year is rated Best with a complaint index of 20 and only 9 complaints.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?

EPA rates the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid at 30 mpg combined (31.5 city, 29 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,175.

2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 21 complaints, rated Avoid. Engine problems make up 43% of complaints, followed by steering issues at 38%.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 80/100; #2 of 6 Mariner Hybrid years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 21; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2010; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 30; 31.5 city / 29 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 31.5 MPG
Highway: 29 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.

2009 compared with other Mariner Hybrid years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2007	Caution	60	31	27
2008	Avoid	100	116	30
2009	Avoid	80	21	30
2010	Best	20	9	30.5
2012	No verdict	0	1	—

All Mercury Mariner Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mariner Hybrid ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 80 out of 100 and 21 total complaints. It is rated Avoid relative to other Mariner Hybrid years.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?: Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 43% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 88,181. Steering problems follow at 38%, with a median failure mileage of 107,500.
Does the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid in this data.
Which Mariner Hybrid model years are worse or better than 2009?: The 2008 model year is worse, with a complaint index of 100 and 116 complaints, rated Avoid. The 2010 model year is rated Best with a complaint index of 20 and only 9 complaints.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?: EPA rates the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid at 30 mpg combined (31.5 city, 29 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,175.