2005 Mercury Mariner Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#4 most-complained of 7 Mariner years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Mercury Mariner has 67 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #4 highest of 7 Mariner model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (24 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes and 17 injuries.
- Complaints
- 67
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 22 hwy
Top 2005 Mercury Mariner problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine24 (36%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (22%)
- Electrical System11 (16%)
- Airbags8 (12%)
- Fuel System7 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (10%)
- Structure & Body5 (7%)
- Brakes4 (6%)
- Other4 (6%)
2005 Mercury Mariner recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V606000Sep 29, 2015Transmission & Powertrain57 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Risk: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
- NHTSA 06V111000Apr 7, 2006Structure & Body134,365 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
2005 Mercury Mariner fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 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.
2005 compared with other Mariner years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Mercury Mariner a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Mercury Mariner ranks #4 of 7 among Mariner model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 67 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Mariner?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (24 complaints), transmission & powertrain (15 complaints), and electrical system (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,068 miles.
- Does the 2005 Mercury Mariner have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercury Mariner, most recently reported 2015, covering transmission & powertrain and structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Mercury Mariner?
- EPA rates the 2005 Mercury Mariner at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.