Marauder (2004)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.
4.6-V8-Gas
4.6L 8-cyl / 300 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
Mercury Marauder Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
4.2-V6-Gas
4.2L 6-cyl / 201 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mercury Marauder, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2004-2004 Mercury Marauder complaints?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Mercury Marauder. The systems they name most often are the exterior, the brakes and the wheels and tires.
Is the 2004-2004 Mercury Marauder a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Mercury Marauder. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004-2004 Mercury Marauder have?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2004 Mercury Marauder as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2004-2004 Mercury Marauder?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2004-2004 Mercury Marauder vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mercury Marauder?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the exterior, the brakes and the wheels and tires, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Marauder have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2004 Mercury Marauder. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 20 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-18.