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Mercury Mariner

2006 only

70 classified complaints 2 recalls

2006 Mercury Mariner have 70 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 100,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercury Mariner report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 15 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 9 complaints

Median onset: 136,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Injectors and high-pressure fuel system · Fuel system 6 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $720–$2,150 nationally.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 5 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 4 complaints

Median onset: 190,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 4 complaints

Median onset: 77,541 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Intake carbon buildup (direct injection) · Fuel system 3 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$790 nationally.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Mercury Mariner report for every year and full specs/safety data.