Does the 2005 Mercury Montego have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Mercury Montego, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,500 miles.

Which Mercury Montego year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 Mercury Montego has the most electrical complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Mercury Montego?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mercury Montego is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Mercury Montego Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Mercury Montego, 21% of all 135 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 3 Montego model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 79,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 28; 21% of 135
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 79,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Mercury Montego electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 19, 2005, latest Dec 3, 2020.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Dec 2020; peak Jul 2010 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Mercury Montego

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Montego model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200528 (21%)
200610 (12%)
20076 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mercury Montego have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Mercury Montego, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,500 miles.
Which Mercury Montego year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 Mercury Montego has the most electrical complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Mercury Montego?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mercury Montego is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.