Structure Related Problems of the 2008 Mercury Mariner

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2008 Mercury Mariner. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mercury Mariner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tailgate problems
2
Body problems
2
Door Hinge problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2008 Mercury Mariner

The Tailgate problem

The tailgate hinges are breaking that hold the rear window, this is a safety hazard the window will fall out and could hit another vehicles windshield. There are numerous complaints regarding this issue, when you go to dealer they want 320.   Read details...

The Body problem

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. Upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. Also, the interior fender was rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. While driving approximately 15 mph, the front driver's side door fell off the vehicle. The contact had to pull the vehicle over and temporarily tie the door while driving the vehicle home.   Read details...


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