Mercury Montego Problems by Year
NHTSA has 259 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Mercury Montego, across 4 model years (2004–2007). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (135). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Mercury Montego years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Montego year: 2005, 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Montego: 135 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 Montego: 85 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Montego: 36 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercury Montego problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 87 | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 4 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 3 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Mercury Montego model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Montego | 36 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 Montego | 85 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Montego | 135 | 2 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Montego | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercury Montego years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (135), 2006 (85) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Montego year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercury Montego?
Power Train, with 87 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercury Montego have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.