2008 Jeep Wrangler vs 2008 Mercury Mariner
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Mercury Mariner |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 873 | 461 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 31 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 19–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 107,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Mercury Mariner |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 156 | 297 |
| Air Bags | 309 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 178 | 27 |
| Power Train | 67 | 66 |
| Suspension | 108 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 69 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 71 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 183 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 123 | 42 |
| Stalling | 30 | 24 |
| Won’t start | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 9 |
2008 Jeep Wrangler
2008 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.