2006 Mercury Mariner Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Mercury Mariner, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front sub-frame has completely rusted out. We live in a salt zone (michigan). There is also visible corrosion throughout the exterior. We were driving and the front passenger wheel started bowing out and we started vibrating. We got to safety before anything happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10914176, filed 2016-10, 160,000 miles“I was driving on the turnpike and my car suddenly dint turn when I turned the steering. Me and my passengers somehow escaped the life threatening situation in the middle of the traffic. It was my cars sub frame that was rusted so bad that it broke in the middle of the road. This is after I service my car every now and then. Its a serious issue with this car and there should be a recall for this problem. I had to spend so much due to this carelessness from the company.”
NHTSA complaint #11082502, filed 2018-04, 113,000 miles“Right rear fender well has rusted through and shock tower is coming apart. Loud thump every time vehicle is driven afraid I could loose control if shock tower rips away anymore. When vehicle was purchased new it as under coated.”
NHTSA complaint #10795202, filed 2015-11, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a local mechanic for routine maintenance, she was informed that the rear driver's wheel and frame were severely corroded. The contact was also informed that the wheel and frame separated from the body of the vehicle. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10454835, filed 2012-04, 110,000 miles“2006 Mercury Mariner suffered a rollover after accident. Consumer states that there is no excuse why the vehicle flipped over on its top after being hit at a slow speed by a much smaller vehicle. Consumer would also like to know why the airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10217161, filed 2008-01Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercury Mariner
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercury Mariner
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.
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