Is the Mercury Monterey Reliable?

20042007 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

82/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

14
Total Recalls
273
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Mercury Monterey Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
200723
93
Excellent
20063291
82
Excellent
20054723
78
Good
200451692
76
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Monterey Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mercury Monterey82/100
Minivan Category Average71/100

The Monterey scores 11 points above the average minivan — a strong result.

Known Mercury Monterey Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
83
POWER TRAIN
70
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
14
SEATS
13
STRUCTURE:BODY
11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7

Based on 273 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercury Monterey reliable?+

The Mercury Monterey scores 82/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 14 recall campaigns and 273 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Monterey is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2007 Monterey achieved the highest reliability score of 93/100 with 2 recalls and 3 complaints.

How many miles does a Monterey last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mercury Monterey owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Monterey will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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