2011 Mercury Mariner Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Worst 2011 Mercury Mariner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Fuel System
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Mercury Mariner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 24 | — | — | 51,743 mi | |
| Fuel System | 22 | — | — | 52,574 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | — | 127,295 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 1 | — | 42,690 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 46,547 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 68,494 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 57,978 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Mercury Mariner
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,070,143 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Other Mercury Mariner Years
2011 Mercury Mariner — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Mercury Mariner reliable?
What are common problems with the 2011 Mercury Mariner?
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Does the 2011 Mercury Mariner have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2011 Mercury Mariner?
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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