2004 Mercury Montego Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montego years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercury Montego. That ranks 4th out of 4 Montego model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercury Montego problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercury Montego recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercury Montego.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Opened lift gate to remove package from trunk area, hinge broke and the lift gate fell on my husband's head. He was struck with the hitch/locking mechanism. Wondering if these lift gates issues (including those recalled for 2002 & 2003 models) have any correlation to the lift gate panels cracking…
2004 mercury mountaineer i've experienced multiple transmission problems; a hard jerking when you place it in reverse,and rough shifting while on the highway. Dealership made multiple attempts to repair, and often said they can't duplicate the problem. Also, cruise control quits working…
Whenever the vehicle shifted in reverse, the right rear wheel made a loud squealing noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions. Dealer informed the consumer that moisture penetrated into the wheel, and they were unable to resolve this problem. The information was sent to the…
Other Mercury Montego years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Montego | 36 | 1 |
| 2006 Montego | 85 | 0 |
| 2005 Montego | 135 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercury Montego?
Owners most often report power train, structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercury Montego?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercury Montego a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montego model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.