KnownCarProblemsMercury Montego Problems by Year
Owners have filed 259 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercury Montego since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2005, 2006, 2007. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mercury Montego problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Montego | 36 | Speed control | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Montego | 85 | Transmission | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 Montego | 135 | Transmission | 2 | 10 |
3 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mercury Montego
- What years of the Mercury Montego have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2005 (135), 2006 (85), 2007 (36).
- What is the most common problem with the Mercury Montego?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (86), speed control (50), engine (44).
- Which Mercury Montego years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2004 (3), 2007 (36), 2006 (85). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.