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Used 2011 Mercury Mariner SUV Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

We like our Mariner

Andrea, 10/24/2010
2011 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Love the back up camera in the rear view mirror. Noticed in riding in the back seat-no grab bars, and no mechanical lock release. We bought this car less than a week ago, got the premier V6, leather seats, dual climate,rear view back up camera and moon roof. So far like everything. We have a 2005 Toyota Highlander, which interior-wise is a lot nicer, even without the leather seats. Highlander doesn't have the modern amenities. My husband thinks it feels more like a truck then SUV, I think it is because it sits up a bit higher, and the front is slightly longer. Thought we would try Mercury-My dad has always bought Fords, and we always had good luck with them lasting a long time!

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5 out of 5 stars

Love at First Sight

piqued, 04/18/2013
2011 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful

Okay, we were at the car sale so my husband could get a feel of what kind of car I was interested in and what features I wanted. I wanted a small SUV that would fit in our garage that had two non-negotiable requirements. The glass on the back-hatch had to open, and I needed map pockets on the back of the front seats. I spotted the Mercury Mariner (complete with moon roof!) and it filled all of the requirements. The ride is smooth, the interior is quiet and I find braking assertive. I like the bluetooth phone feature and all the bells and whistles. Our car and truck are older, so everything is a marked upgade. The price was excellent, too! Bought it right away!

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1 out of 5 stars

A total disappointment

disappointed73, 09/12/2012
2011 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful

Two months after purchasing my 2011 Mariner 4 cylinder the rear window exploded. Even though the dealer claimed ignorance to the issue I found many occurrences on the internet proving it was a known defect. The air conditioner quit working next. Took the dealer 3 attempts to fix it during the hottest period in Wisconsin in decades. Next a defective alternator pulley required 3 days at the dealer. Since the replacement of the pulley the air conditioner has quit working again. The warranty will expire very soon. Now I just want to get rid of the car. Had enough.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Ok for to and from but not a big city vehicle

lilj509, 07/28/2012
2011 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

It was time to get a new vehicle, and the salesman said it was "zippy" for a 4 cylinder. It seemed ok when I took it for a test drive on surface streets, but after getting it on the highway, I realized it is not at all "zippy." It has no pick up and go, especially when you have anyone else in the car or anything heavy in the car. It would be great for an older couple who are just going to and from the store, etc., but living in a big city and merging on and off of the highway, this car really is a disappointment. The body style is a little out-dated but at least it doesn't look like a bug, like most newer SUVs do. It gets 24 miles/gallon. The digital fuel gage is rarely accurate.

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5 out of 5 stars

Green Machine

Sasser, 07/10/2019
2011 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I got my Lime Green Mercury Mariner brand new in November of 2010. With in the almost 10 years of owning this car I have not had one problem! I have currently put 160,000 miles the majority of those miles are long hwy miles. Great on gas and I have depended on this car to get me place to place safely. I have 3 dogs and when the sets are laid down there is the perfect space for them and my stuff. It will be very hard when it comes time for me to find another car that will be as dependable like this one!

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