AI Damage2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 34
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 38% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 32% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 24% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 15% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 15% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 7 Hybrid propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 8 Electronic stability control 3% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 13 complaints (38% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 11 complaints (32% of all).
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (24% of all).
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (15% of all).
- Steering: 5 complaints (15% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 34 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My abs sensor went on then off eventually an abs regen light came on and I had no brakes so I drove ,very carefully, 83 miles to my ford dealer ( with no brakes) to find out that I needed a complete replacement of my abs hybrid braking module. $3900!
The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the braking system failed with the illumination of the abs and brake warning lights. As a result, the contact crashed into a stop sign. The were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.
The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the stop on the side warning message was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle within 5 minutes. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure.
The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating. Consequence:if the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.remedy:ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and…
It would not start back up right away. I tried starting it about a half hour later and it started. I drove maybe 100 yards and the vehicle did the same thing. I finally got it to our driveway and it shut off again. It continues to do the same thing.even when not driving it.
The car shuts down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, and reads pull over safely now. This happens without warning while driving down city street and while parked.
My husband then pulled the parking brake from the passenger seat. I turned the car off to collect myself, hoping the failure was some weird fluke, and turned the car back on. It immediately did the same failure.
I was backing out of my driveway turning onto the road, when my power steering went out. I took my 2006 mercury mariner hybrid to the ford dealership. At first they thought there was a recall on it. It was the wrong year. It seems to me that ford would include 2006 if it is the same problem.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,426 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 18% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Mariner Hybrid has 35 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 34, about average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 34. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (29%), warning lights, check engine (26%), steering or power steering problems (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.