Mercury Montego years to avoid
No model year of the Mercury Montego stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercury Montego years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercury Montego complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercury Montego problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission87
- Acceleration51
- Engine44
- Electrical40
- Fuel system26
- Brakes26
- Body16
- Airbags10
- Lights8
- Suspension7
- Seat belts6
- Visibility4
Most reported problems on the Mercury Montego
Mercury Montego problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 88 | 36 | Acceleration | 70,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 75 | 85 | Transmission | 66,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 58 | 135 | Transmission | 70,000 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2004 | 95 | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Mercury Montego
What years of the Mercury Montego should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercury Montego has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercury Montego?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercury Montego?
Transmission, with 87 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (51) and engine (44).
How many recalls does the Mercury Montego have?
3 recalls between 2004 and 2007. The 2005 model year has the most, with 2.
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