What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2008–2011) Mariner?

Mariner owners have made 113 complaints about the 2008–2011 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 26th out of 28 Mercury generations in overall reliability, with real steering and transmission concerns.

Compare With Other Mariner Generations

Common 2008-2011 Mercury Mariner Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Mariner owners have to deal with.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2008–2011) Mariner Key Numbers

  1. 4 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 113 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 26th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 28 eligible generations.