2007 Mercury Mariner Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Mercury Mariner.

20062008
Complaints
40
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Mercury Mariner Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:87,930 mi
#27 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:61,668 mi
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:90,870 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Mercury Mariner.

Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,930
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,668
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,870
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Valve
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Mercury Mariner

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~70,266 vehicles.

15V606000Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~57 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

14V526000Hybrid Propulsion System
~70,209 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.

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2007 Mercury Mariner — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Mercury Mariner reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Mercury Mariner has 40 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Mercury Mariner?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 87,930 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 61,668 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 90,870 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Mercury Mariner?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,005 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Mercury Mariner?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Mercury Mariner include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Mercury Mariner have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 70,266 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Mercury Mariner?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercury Mariner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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