Mercury Monterey years to avoid
More than twice the Monterey's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercury Monterey years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission338
- Body28
- Engine26
- Seats20
- Electrical20
- Acceleration17
- Brakes15
- Fuel system13
- Steering9
- Wheels7
- Suspension7
- Driver assistance7
Most reported problems on the Mercury Monterey
Transmission failure 78Loss of power 63Stalling 36Check engine light 16Won't shift 15Adaptive cruise 14
Mercury Monterey problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 | 7 | Transmission | 115,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 89 | 44 | Transmission | 81,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 70 | 119 | Transmission | 73,626 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 42 | 283 | Transmission | 78,000 | 4 | 2 | Avoid |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Mercury Monterey
What years of the Mercury Monterey should you avoid?
2004. It has more than twice the Mercury Monterey's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 283, mostly about transmission and body.
What is the best year for a used Mercury Monterey?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercury Monterey?
Transmission, with 338 complaints across all years, followed by body (28) and engine (26).
How many recalls does the Mercury Monterey have?
5 recalls between 2004 and 2007. The 2004 model year has the most, with 4.
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