Overview & Reviews

The most obvious update on the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid concerns its refreshed interior and exterior styling. In addition, there's a redesigned roof panel to reduce wind noise. Mercury has also added a slightly less expensive front-wheel-drive model to the lineup. New standard equipment includes side and head curtain airbags, and an MP3 player input jack. The optional navigation system is now DVD-based, and it has a touchscreen interface. Satellite radio is a new option.

• Solid acceleration with hybrid powertrain, real-world fuel economy in the 30 mpg range, spacious backseat.

• Noisy gasoline engine, modest handling limits for a small SUV, stiff brake pedal feel, no stability control.

User Reviews:

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  13 YEARS LATER STILL 33MPG!!! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Kenny Brooks - March 9 - 9:50 pm

  Im from Oklahoma and couldnt find a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid anywhere with low miles. People keep these cars once they get them because theyre so great. Finally found one in San Diego California with 90,000 miles. It was a one-owner garage kept with all the paperwork from the beginning. Didnt have any scratches or dings on it...absolutely perfect I would give it a 9 out of 10, and Im very critical. Gas mileage still gets 33 consistently combined. Glad I bought it in California because it has never seen snow or ice until here this past winter in Oklahoma. Ive seen these things with over 350,000 miles on them and still going strong with original hybrid battery ,transmission ,and powertrain. if youre thinking about getting an older car with great reliability you cant go wrong because this things gas mileage is through the roof... plus its spacious and roomy inside. Next year Im going to slap some 20-in rims on it and ride it out until the end. The heat is dual climate control and is very strong in the winter at 90° and ice cold during the summer months. The only thing I wish it had is that it should have had some sort of converter to keep the air compressor on once Im in hybrid mode. I think they fixed that in 2010. Absolutely love this vehicle!!!

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  Love my Hybrid - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By rollin_steel - October 16 - 8:23 am

  When stuck in traffic I know Im not pumping carbon into the air in this already polluted city! $3,000 tax credit this year this model!! Drives like a small SUV but really seems roomy inside. Easy to park. Lots of storage, Comfortable interior designed with tall people in mind! very quiet ride! I only have 1200 miles on it so not totally broken in and Im getting about 29-30 mph in the city on average. Im still learning not to hop off the line (jack rabbit starts) smoother means better mph!

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  Youve got to be kidding! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Disappointed - October 15 - 6:30 am

  I recently acquired a 2008 Mariner with 25K miles. I could not imagine a more uncomfortable and noisy vehicle. The vehicle is extremely loud as the variable drive whines and the engine roars when engaged. The car in general is just loud. This car is loaded with leather, NAV, etc and it is extremely uncomfortable. I have a 25 mile one-way commute and I can not get to my destination fast enough. The only good comment I can provide is that the gas mileage is great as I am averaging 29+ consistently. Test drive and compare to other vehicles in this category thoroughly before you decide (btw, this is the brother to the Ford Escape and I would expect a similar experience)

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  Good To go! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Mariner21 - September 5 - 9:00 am

  MPG as advertised. 30-34 around town and highway. Great small turning radius. Very maneuverable. Environmental controls are excellent - heat/air/defog etc. Delivered fit and finish just fine. Interior molded plastic parts a little on the cheap side - not terrible but not a clean design - bolt/screw fitting visable. Overall - would buy another one. Dealer sales and service support adequate but could use some Toyota/Honda customer/service style training. Mariner Hybrid - good example of why you should buy American. Good wheels!

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  Ford quality exceeds expectation! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Michael Caty - June 8 - 3:53 pm

  This truck if priced by the importers would be double the sticker. Value, quality, and of course MPG are outstanding. Looks like "Ford" woke up! Congratulations, and we thank you for the fine and reasonably priced product.

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  Great Vehicle! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By SGOODFEL - May 4 - 11:53 am

  I totally love my hybrid. I am averaging 30 mpg on my daily commute. What a great change from the 16-17 mpg on my Venture mini-van. Beware - you will totally become obsessed with how well your gas mileage can be. My high is 35 mpg and my low was 28 mpg (highway miles on a trip through the WV moutains). There are a couple of small things I wish it had: bluetooth and the built-in garage door opener. Other than that, the vehicle is perfect! I definitely recommend.

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  Pretty Good SUV - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By arockcastle - April 2 - 7:49 pm

  I got this SUV because it met my needs perfectly. It got good fuel economy, had four-wheel-drive, and was still big enough for me to fit me and my stuff. Despite this, the car isnt always that comfortable. The ride is bumpy, and there is a lot of engine, wind, and road noise. The exterior styling looks pretty boring, and the interior materials feel cheap. So far, Im getting about 30 MPG in the winter and 35 MPG in the summer (mostly highway driving). Overall Im happy with this car, but I cant say I would recommend it. There are many cheaper cars that are more comfortable and get almost as good of fuel economy, like the Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, or even a new 2012 Ford Focus.

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  It is easy being green! - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By Kimberly - March 6 - 7:16 pm

  I love this car. While I miss having my four wheel drive like my previous Honda CR-V had I went with the FWD model of the Mariner Hybrid. After 10 years of Honda I have returned to Ford via Mercury. It has such a smooth and comfortable ride. My driving is a combination of city and highway and I am pleasantly surprised that even when I shut off the economy to keep the a/c compressor running my gas mileage is still high! Combo City/Highway in Charlotte NC has been around 29-32 mpg with the a/c running w/economy setting 31-34. This is over 10+ mpg over my 2005 Honda CR- V where I achieved 19 - 24 mpg. Roomy, comfortable, and fun to drive! No sacrifice in power either.

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  Best Mariner Hybrid - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By HappyHybridOwnr - February 25 - 8:16 am

  I had the Mariner for 16 months now. Excellent vehicle to drive. Averaging 31+ MPG mixed mode driving. Great vehicle with a very Roomy interior. I enjoy trying to get the best gas mileage. Traded in a GMC Safari (17+ MPG) saving lots of gas $.

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  Cargo area above the battery catches fire - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
  By tonyrita - December 22 - 5:01 pm

  Ive had my Mercury Mariner for 5 years and had no issues other than a new set of tires and brakes. Last week after making a local trip, I parked my Mariner in the garage and 2 hours later the car caught fire and burned most of my garage and my wifes car. Im warning current and future owners of this car so nobody else has to go through this pain.