2006 Honda CR-V vs 2006 Mercury Mariner
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Mercury Mariner |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 27 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 19–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mercury Mariner |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 118 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 75 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 3 |
| Power Train | 25 | 11 |
| Suspension | 20 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 13 |
| Steering | 17 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2006 Honda CR-V
2006 Mercury Mariner
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.