2008 Mercury Mariner drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 55 complaints for the 2008 Mercury Mariner, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Hybrid version of 2008 mercury mariner SUV intermittent illumination of (2) dashboard warning lamps: multiple appearances of "yellow wrench" symbol @ l/edge instrument panel - manual vague, ford svc writer says lamp indicates fault detected in electronically-controlled CVT (continuously variable transmission); clears with shut-down/restart. Dealership unable to schedule prompt diagnostic, claiming only one tech/tool. Has not recurred in ~ 45 days.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mariner. The contact stated that the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate band, pump and the shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 42,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Mercury Mariner
- Steering 300 complaints
- Brakes 36 complaints
- Cruise control 31 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints