KnownCarProblemsMercury Monterey Problems by Year
Owners have filed 453 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercury Monterey since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2004, 2005, 2006. 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 Monterey problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Monterey | 44 | Transmission | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Monterey | 119 | Transmission | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Monterey | 283 | Transmission | 4 | 2 |
9 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mercury Monterey
- What years of the Mercury Monterey have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2004 (283), 2005 (119), 2006 (44).
- What is the most common problem with the Mercury Monterey?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (334), body and structure (27), engine (24).
- Which Mercury Monterey years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (7), 2006 (44), 2005 (119). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.