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2006 Mercury Mariner repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 36 repairs.
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2006 Mercury Mariner repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Mariner in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010

83000 mi

US $2500
Transmission failed and was replaced by the owner. 
Jul 2012

106200 mi

US $20
A/C would not be cold intermitently; usually when idling. 
Oct 2012

107200 mi
A/C continued to cut out intermittently. Shop found dirt and grease that might have resulted from the condensor going bad. Mechanic chose to just clean the area for the time being. System has been functioning fine so far (couple weeks). 
Mar 2013

111000 mi

US $600
Replaced AC compressor, clutch, and drier. 
Jul 2013

113700 mi

US $200
Fabric on the door panels was coming off. Took to upholstery shop to have repaired. 
Mar 2014

122000 mi
oil leak was addressed 
Jan 2017

161000 mi

US $250
Replaced valve cover gaskets. 
Feb 2017

160000 mi

US $300
Dead battery, and faulty vehicle operation due to failed alternator. It was replaced and problem was resolved. 
May 2017

162000 mi

US $400
Replacement alternator failed and was replaced. 
Mercury Mariner in Ohio, United States
Oct 2011 - Nov 2015
Aug 2012

42000 mi

US $700
Both front wheel bearings worn out along with lower a frame bushings 
Sep 2012

42000 mi

US $250
battery would not charge occasionally 
Aug 2015

62000 mi

US $40
Exhaust pipe connection bolts rusted away 

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2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Mercury Mariner in Minnesota, United States
- Apr 2009
Apr 2009

60000 mi

US $1880
Mariner needed 1 new ignition coil and a tune up, new inner rear differential seals, all new brake pads and rotors and a Mass Air Flow Sensor. 
Mercury Mariner in Indiana, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
Jul 2015

119000 mi

US $650
abs light on replaced ring alternator replacement 
Jul 2017

150000 mi

US $300
ignition 
Mercury Mariner in Michigan, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2013
Sep 2011

104000 mi

US $400
AWD/Anti-lock "tone ring" went bad -- no AWD or anti lock brake function until repaired. 
Oct 2012

129000 mi

US $2800
Driveshaft bearing (in the middle of the driveshaft) failed. Not serviceable, had to replace entire driveshaft. Lower control arms replaced 
Jan 2013

134000 mi

US $200
front windshield pump failed. Most of this cost was labor as pump is located inside right front fender necessitating removal of wheel and fender liner. 
Mercury Mariner in South Dakota, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

66000 mi

US $1100
Replaced front pads rotors and hoses Rear right shock top mounting stud broke off. New rear shocks. Replaced muffler clamp. 
Mercury Mariner in Virginia, United States
Apr 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010

98000 mi

US $250
power steering pump replaced. However, there is still a problem with the steering system. The car can barely steer safely. 
Jan 2011

98000 mi
Car sold with steering problem. 

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2006 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

Mercury Mariner in California, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2014
May 2008

35000 mi

US $100
Deductible paid on extended warranty for door for battery cooling system 
Nov 2010

66300 mi

US $100
Rattling driver's seat, replaced tracks 
May 2013

102400 mi

US $1500
Replacement of leaking water pump with special coolant and pressurized exchange unique to the hybrid's electrical systems Emission warning lights 
Jul 2013

104300 mi

US $950
New compressor 
Mercury Mariner in Colorado, United States
Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

144000 mi

US $400
Oil pan gasket leak 
Mercury Mariner in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
Jun 2012

106000 mi

US $300
Mecs pump, a cooling system pump dedicated to pumping coolant to the vehicles hybrid electrical system. If it fails the electronics get too hot. I'm looking at a failing dc-dc converter ($1600 part) due to the high temps resulting from the pump failure. 
Sep 2012

118000 mi

US $15
ABS Tone ring replaced on passenger side front axle. 
Dec 2012

125000 mi

US $35
Brake light switch failure at brake pedal. Symptom: brake lights always on even when vehicle is off. 
Feb 2013

126000 mi

US $1200
Hydraulic Control Unit Failure. (HCU) Symptom: sudden complete loss of brakes (happened at 80 mph) Cause: HCU Failure Frequency: intermittent. Restarting at supplies braking power for a short time Part cost: $3100 new. (Refurb used) 

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2006 Mercury Mariner Repair Histories

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