Does the 2006 Mercury Montego have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Mercury Montego, 33% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,215 miles.

Which Mercury Montego year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Mercury Montego has the most transmission complaints (49), compared with 28 for the 2006.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Mercury Montego?

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

2006 Mercury Montego Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Mercury Montego, 33% of all 85 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 3 Montego model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 75,215 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 28; 33% of 85
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 75,215 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Mercury Montego transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2005, latest Jul 10, 2024.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2005 to Jul 2024; peak Aug 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Mercury Montego

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Montego model year

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

200549 (36%)
200628 (33%)
20079 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mercury Montego have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Mercury Montego, 33% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,215 miles.
Which Mercury Montego year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Mercury Montego has the most transmission complaints (49), compared with 28 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Mercury Montego?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Mercury Montego is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.