Sell your 2008 Mercury Mariner for cash

The 2008 Mercury Mariner is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.3L 4-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl engines. At 18 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2008 Mercury Mariner at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy17–34 city / 22–30 highway / 19–32 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,100–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂278–468 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,565–3,587 lb
Versions tested by EPA6 configurations: Mariner FWD, Mariner Hybrid FWD, Mariner 4WD, Mariner Hybrid 4WD
Age18 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 18 years old, most of a 2008 Mariner's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2008 Mariner weighed 3,565–3,587 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Hybrid battery: hybrid versions also carry a high-voltage battery pack, which recyclers and rebuilders pay for.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Mariner. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the steering, typically around 118,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2008 Mercury Mariner recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2008 Mercury Mariner. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Power TrainSep 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V606000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11…

Risk: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is be

Hybrid Propulsion SystemSep 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V526000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid…

Risk: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

SteeringMay 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V284000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric…

Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2008 Mariner problems

Owners have filed 577 complaints about the 2008 Mercury Mariner with NHTSA. 11 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 5 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Steering320
  • Power Train70
  • Service Brakes58
  • Electrical System45
  • Engine42
  • Vehicle Speed Control40

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Steering118,000 mi
  • Power Train83,000 mi
  • Service Brakes114,000 mi
  • Electrical System85,000 mi
  • Engine87,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control84,000 mi

2008 Mercury Mariner crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Mercury Mariner.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, FWD/AWDNot rated——★★★☆☆20.4%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2008 Mercury Mariner service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 31 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2008 Mercury Mariner. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Fuel System4
  • Power Train4
  • Service Brakes4
  • Equipment2
  • Equipment2
  • Gasoline2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2018 · SSM 47201

    Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional f

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2018 · SSM 47009

    The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wi

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2018 · SSM 47009

    The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wi

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2017 · SSM 46332

    Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional f

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2016 · SSM-45870

    2005-2008 escape/Mariner hybrid - anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator illuminated with dtc(s) c1478, c1479, c1480 and/or c1481

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2012 · ASI-22242

    Ford/Mercury: some hybrid vehicles may require a unique bleed procedure after a replacement for one or more of hydraulic brake system components. *pe

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2008 Mercury Mariner.

Electrical SystemDP22005 · opened Jan 2023, closed Aug 2023Led to recall 22V063000

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pe

SteeringDP15001 · opened Apr 2015, closed Jun 2018

Loss of power steering while driving

On May 27, 2014, amended June 2, 2014, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect that may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving in approximately 746,067 model year (MY) 2008 through 2011 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with electric

TiresPE08060 · opened Oct 2008, closed Apr 2009

Tire valve cracking

On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by t

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Selling a 2008 Mariner: questions

How much is a 2008 Mercury Mariner worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2008 Mariner that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2008 Mariners that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2008 Mariner with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Mercury Mariner; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2008 Mariner?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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