Does the 2008 Mercury Mariner have engine problems?

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Mercury Mariner, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.

Which Mercury Mariner year has the most engine complaints?

The 2010 Mercury Mariner has the most engine complaints (104), compared with 46 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Mercury Mariner?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mercury Mariner is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Mercury Mariner Engine Problems

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Mercury Mariner, 10% of all 461 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 7 Mariner model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 46; 10% of 461
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Mercury Mariner engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2008, latest Feb 6, 2021.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Feb 2021; peak Mar 2014 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Mercury Mariner

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mariner model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200524 (36%)
200621 (33%)
200712 (36%)
200846 (10%)
200984 (27%)
2010104 (39%)
201128 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mercury Mariner have engine problems?: NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Mercury Mariner, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Mercury Mariner year has the most engine complaints?: The 2010 Mercury Mariner has the most engine complaints (104), compared with 46 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Mercury Mariner?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mercury Mariner is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.