2004 Mercury Marauder Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,452miles, 23 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Mercury Marauder (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2004 Mercury Marauder. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 10 complaints (37% of the total), followed by tires (5) and brakes (4). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 35% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,452 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting10 37%
- Tires5 19%
- Brakes4 15%
- Electrical system2 7.4%
- Body and structure2 7.4%
- Wheels2 7.4%
- Air bags1 3.7%
- Engine cooling1 3.7%
Also reported: Equipment (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “While driving at night headlights stopped working fog lights stayed on,just got hard to see,had to hold the signal lever in the ''flash to pass'' to see the road. After work I pray that my headlights will come on.now if I stop for a coffee and shut the car off for a few minutes the headlights will not come back on. I then need to leave the car running so they stay on.”
NHTSA complaint #10442069, filed 2012-01, 80,000 milesTires: “While traveling on 20/59 north past the coaling exit, I hit a pot hole. The pot hole was so big that it burst my tire and bent my rim. Since it was around 7:45 pm, I couldn't see it. Thank god it only burst one of my tires on the rear of my car. Things could have been a lot worse. It also took an hour at least for a trooper to come. This is going to cost me at least $450. I expect to get some assistance from the state with fixing my car. The pot hole needs to be filled asap!”
NHTSA complaint #10389974, filed 2011-03, 85,380 milesBrakes: “While in stop an go traffic had to slam on brakes. However, the vehicle continued to roll. As a result, consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle. No injuries reported.”
NHTSA complaint #10092848, filed 2004-09, 31 milesVehicle speed control: “Dt: while going 10-20 MPH vehicle sudden ly accelerated in the driveway and hit a parked car. Vehicle was in drive, and then experienced sudden acceleration. There were black tire marks from the rear wheels from where the car accelerated. Then. The vehicle hit the other parked family vehicle. The other vehicle was knocked about 30 feet. There were no reported injuries. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. Consume rhas pictures of the accident., but no police report. Dealership has not been contacted. Manufacturer had been contacted, but consumer received no response.”
NHTSA complaint #10126846, filed 2005-06, 9,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
35% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 110,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Mercury Marauder. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marauder · sedan | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2004 Mercury Marauder version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marauder RWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Mercury Marauder in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Body and structure. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white…
- 10019912Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) pewee, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, p0308, and p0316.
Other model years of the Mercury Marauder
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 27 | 60,452 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 60 | 48,900 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Mercury Marauder model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Mercury Marauder have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2004 Mercury Marauder as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Mercury Marauder is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 10 complaints (37% of the total), followed by tires with 5.
Has the 2004 Mercury Marauder been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Mercury Marauder get?
The EPA rates the 2004 Mercury Marauder (Marauder, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Mercury Marauder reported?
Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,452 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 110,000 miles; 35% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.