Does the 2006 Mercury Montego have engine problems?

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Mercury Montego, 41% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,756 miles.

Which Mercury Montego year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Mercury Montego has the most engine complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2006.

Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Mercury Montego?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mercury Montego is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Mercury Montego Engine Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Mercury Montego, 41% of all 85 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 3 Montego model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 67,756 miles.

Engine complaints: 35; 41% of 85
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 67,756 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Mercury Montego engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2006, latest Aug 9, 2024.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Aug 2024; peak Jul 2012 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Mercury Montego

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Montego model year

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

200535 (26%)
200635 (41%)
200714 (39%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mercury Montego have engine problems?: NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Mercury Montego, 41% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,756 miles.
Which Mercury Montego year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Mercury Montego has the most engine complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Mercury Montego?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mercury Montego is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.