2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid steering problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 message was displayed. The contact was able to drive to her destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed…”
filed Nov 6, 2023
“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 contact was able to continue driving however, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle…”
filed Jun 24, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Mariner Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Mariner Hybrid | 8 | 38% |
| 2007 Mariner Hybrid | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 Mariner Hybrid | 5 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.