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Mercury Montego Best and Worst Years (2005–2007)

NHTSA has 256 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file for the Mercury Montego (2005–2007). With data for fewer than 4 model years, we show the numbers without year verdicts.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years
3
2005–2007
NHTSA complaints
256
Recall campaigns
3
Crashes reported
16
Fires reported
3
Top problem area
Transmission & Powertrain

Montego Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercury Montego problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2005No verdict1001351022Transmission & Powertrain20—
2006No verdict5085510Engine20—
2007No verdict036101Engine20—

Most common Mercury Montego problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain86 (34%)
  2. Engine84 (33%)
  3. Electrical System44 (17%)
  4. Brakes28 (11%)
  5. Fuel System26 (10%)
  6. Structure & Body19 (7%)
  7. Other12 (5%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (4%)
  9. Airbags10 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts6 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the Mercury Montego?
Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are transmission & powertrain (86, 34%), engine (84, 33%), and electrical system (44, 17%).
How many recalls does the Mercury Montego have?
NHTSA lists 3 distinct recall campaigns covering Mercury Montego model years 2005–2007. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.