2007 Mercury Mariner vs 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 593 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 163 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–27 | 16–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Mariner | Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 238 |
| Suspension | 2 | 78 |
| Visibility | 0 | 77 |
| Power Train | 11 | 51 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 46 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 198 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2007 Mercury Mariner
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.