2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Base
4M2CU393X9KJ23980
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Base (VIN 4M2CU393X9KJ23980). Green, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.5L 4-cyl, gasoline. 89,746 mi reported. Registered in Ny. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 4M2CU393X9KJ23980
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 21
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
STEERING
VEHICLE STEERING IS INTERMITTENTLY GOING OUT AND DRIVER IS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTTED FORD AND THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL (14S05) FOR THIS VERY ITEM AND MY VEHICLE (YEAR, MAKE & MODEL) IS LISTED BUT THEY SAY MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE DOES NOT QUALIFY.
NHTSA ODI #11209102STEERING
POWER STEERING WENT OUT, COULDN'T TURN VEHICLE FAST ENOUGH TO AVOID CRASH. RECALL 14S05.
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11186852STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF…
NHTSA ODI #11142526STEERING
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE FAILURE, REPLACE ENTIRE MODULE & COLUMN FOR $1698.89. SAID PREVIOUS RECALL WAS PERFORMED AND FORD BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY.
NHTSA ODI #11132863POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
I WAS ON MY WAY TO DROP MY 3 MONTH OLD OFF AT DAYCARE AND THEN TO WORK. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET WHEN I FEEL THE CAR START TO JERK BACK AND FORTH A LITTLE. I LOOK AT MY GAUGES ALL ARE NORMAL EXCEPT THE RPM GAUGE IS JUMPING UP AND DOWN THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT IS KICK OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL, AND I LOSE ACCELERATIO…
NHTSA ODI #11020561STEERING
STEERING TORQUE SENSOR IS FAILING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THAT FORD ALREADY ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM IN 2014 BUT SHOULD BE.
NHTSA ODI #10956031STEERING
WHILE MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN ON A CITY STREET THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETELY! I BARELY AVOIDED A COLLISION. APPARENTLY THERE HAVE BEEN THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR FAILURES. WHY HASN'T FORD PAID FOR A REPAIR ON A SYSTEM WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY FLAWED AND DANGEROUS WHEN IT FAILS!
NHTSA ODI #10944964VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD NO POWER AND BARELY MADE IT HOME. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO RAMEY FORD IN PRINCETON, WV THEY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY BUT I HAD TO PAY $100 DEDUCTIBLE. THIS CAR WAS PART OF A CUSTOMER SERVICE ARRANGEMENT WORKED OUT WITH NHTSA BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED FOR COST OF REPLACEMENT .…
NHTSA ODI #10929802+ 13 more complaints on record.
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