YearToAvoid

2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 Mariner Hybrid years

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

The 2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #6 highest of 6 Mariner Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (100%)

2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 compared with other Mariner Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200620072008200920102012
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2009Avoid8021030
2010Best209030.5
2012No verdict010—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid ranks #6 of 6 among Mariner Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 98,000 miles.
Does the 2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.