2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, and owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 90,089 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 27 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The Power Steering Assist Fault messa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 6, 2023 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The cont”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2022 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Mercury Mariner (Mariner 4WD, Mariner FWD, Mariner Hybrid 4WD, Mariner Hybrid FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–34 / 22–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Mercury Mariner Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercury Mariner Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 0 | 34 |
| 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 0 | 31 |
| 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 0 | 116 |
| 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 0 | 21 |
| 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 Mercury Mariner Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
How do I know if my 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercury dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.