2008 Mercury Mariner Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 4%of 461 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,720miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Mercury Mariner, 4% of the 461 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,720 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall well driving my vehicle lost acceleration.when I step on the gas the vehicle didn't accelerate as the RPM went up.I was coming to a stop light on city street.as I made the stop at stop-light as the light turn green I stepped on the has and the rpms went up but vehicle barely moved.”
NHTSA complaint #11209625, filed 2019-05, 165,000 miles“My wife was driving on her way home, and out of nowhere the steering felt weird, and while driving the car shut off. No power steering or power brakes (due to engine shutting off) and we do not know why this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10914078, filed 2016-10, 149,000 miles“Everytime I try to fill gas, the pumps keep shutting off. It doesn't matter how fast or slow I do it or the angle. I took it to a local garage and after they inspected it and found no obvious issues, they looked online in their mechanic website and seen that the fuel nozzils for these types of vehicles often need to be replaced due to shape or something similar. It's the only way to fix the problem. I believe if a problem is caused due to faulty design, then I shouldn't have to be the one to pay for the repairs. It's a very frustrating problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11202753, filed 2019-04, 90,000 miles“Re:NHTSA identifier 19v904 ford internal reference number:19s54 although Mercury mariners are not listed in this recall, my 2008 Mercury Mariner has the exact same issue, sticking ABS valve. Ford will not recognize my vehicle as part of this recall. I have had 2 different certified mechanics work on the vehicle and both mechanics have installed new brake boosters, brake pads and master cylinders. The results from their work did not resolve the issue of soft brakes. The problem began when I made an abrupt stop while driving on a city street. The brakes were never fully functional after that. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374844, filed 2020-11, 155,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle used last year. My vehicle starting having long shifts and would stall on me when at low speed. I took it to shop and there was a recall on the transmission fluid cooler that can develop a crack in the tube and ultimately cause your transmission to go bad. I was told to call ford for the repair of the tube. I was told that the recall wasn't for my car (VIN specific) although the recall was for 2008 Mercury mariners. I don't understand what they wouldn't honor my vehicle if mine is a 2008 Mariner and has the problem that is in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724048, filed 2015-06, 85,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mercury Mariner
297 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
66 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
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