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2006 Mercury Mariner Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
93,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Mercury Mariner, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles.

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.

“I drove from atlanta, georgia to el paso, texas over a two day period. I was not speeding and there were no adverse weather conditions. Preparing for my return trip, I took my car to get an oil change. The mechanic discovered my tire had severe tread separation. The tire has not yet been repaired or replaced, though the car is now using a donut tire in its place.”

NHTSA complaint #10615247, filed 2014-07, 108,000 miles

“I purchase a 2006 Mercury Mariner on february 18, 2006, at price lincoln Mercury in centennial, co. When I purchase this vehicle it had 15 miles on the odometer. I was instructed by the sales rep that I should avoid driving this vehicle over 55 MPH to allow the engine to break in properly. I starting having a shimming and vibration when the vehicle get to 60 and above. This shimming is coming from the front suspension. I have taking this vehicle to two different Mercury dealership trying to get this problem resolved. …”

NHTSA complaint #10176792, filed 2006-12, 500 miles

“I was driving from atlanta, ga to columbia, sc. About 2 hours into the trip, there was a sudden noise and clicking sound (later discovered to be the tire hitting the axle). When the car was examined at a mechanics, it was discovered that the tread interior wall began to separate. The part was replaced. The old part is no longer available, though there are photos.”

NHTSA complaint #10615391, filed 2014-07, 93,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200851%
200713%
200635%
200557%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercury Mariner

Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology