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2006 Mercury Montego Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

50/100

#2 most-complained of 3 Montego years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2006 Mercury Montego has 85 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #2 highest of 3 Montego model years. The most reported problem area is engine (35 complaints, 41% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

Complaints
85
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
18 city / 25 hwy

Top 2006 Mercury Montego problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine35 (41%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain28 (33%)
  3. Electrical System10 (12%)
  4. Fuel System9 (11%)
  5. Brakes7 (8%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (8%)
  7. Structure & Body5 (6%)
  8. Airbags4 (5%)
  9. Other3 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts3 (4%)
2006 Mercury Montego complaints: complaints filed per quarter92005 Q42008 Q32010 Q42012 Q32014 Q32016 Q22019 Q2
114 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2011 Q3 (9).

2006 Mercury Montego recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 Mercury Montego fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2006 compared with other Montego years

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
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict100135220
2006No verdict5085020
2007No verdict036120

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Mercury Montego a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Mercury Montego ranks #2 of 3 among Montego model years (Complaint Index 50/100). It has 85 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Montego?
The most reported problem areas are engine (35 complaints), transmission & powertrain (28 complaints), and electrical system (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 66,000 miles.
Does the 2006 Mercury Montego have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 Mercury Montego in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Mercury Montego?
EPA rates the 2006 Mercury Montego at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.