Mercury Mariner vs Nissan Xterra
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercury Mariner | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,722 | 4,194 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2011 | 2000–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 173 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 60 |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 111 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 8 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.9% | 8.4% |
Mercury Mariner by year
What breaks
Steering
560
32.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
235
13.6%
Engine & Cooling
193
11.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
180
10.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
147
8.5%
Electrical System
105
6.1%
Brakes
67
3.9%
Other & Unspecified
57
3.3%
Nissan Xterra by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
1,106
26.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,045
24.9%
Engine & Cooling
823
19.6%
Electrical System
209
5.0%
Airbags
179
4.3%
Other & Unspecified
121
2.9%
Brakes
114
2.7%
Steering
110
2.6%