Mercury Monterey Problems by Year
NHTSA has 453 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Mercury Monterey, across 4 model years (2004–2007). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (283). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
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Mercury Monterey years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Monterey year: 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Monterey: 283 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2005 Monterey: 119 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 Monterey: 44 complaints, 2 recalls
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 Monterey problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 338 | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Mercury Monterey problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2005: power train (97)
- 2004: power train (203)
All Mercury Monterey model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monterey | 7 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2006 Monterey | 44 | 2 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Monterey | 119 | 3 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Monterey | 283 | 4 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercury Monterey years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (283), 2005 (119) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Monterey 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 Monterey?
Power Train, with 338 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercury Monterey have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.