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2004–2007 · 4 model years

Mercury Montego recalls & problems by year

3 recalls and 259 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2005135 complaints
Most recalls20052 recalls
Crashes reported16in owner complaints
Injuries reported120 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502002004: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 135 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 85 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 36 complaints, 1 recalls2004200520062007
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2007 Montego—19–21 mpg1361010
2006 Montego—19–21 mpg0855140
2005 Montego—19–21 mpg213510260
2004 Montego——030010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train87
  • Vehicle speed control51
  • Electrical system42
  • Engine30
  • Service brakes, hydraulic27
  • Structure16
  • Engine and engine cooling14
  • Fuel system, gasoline12