Mercury Montego Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Mercury Montego model year (2005–2007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Mercury Montego Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 99 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 111
0 recalls · 64 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 74
1 recall · 17 complaints
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 20
Best Mercury Montego Years to Buy
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Mercury Montego — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | — | — | 20 | Good |
| 2006 | 0 | 64 | 5 | — | 74 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 2 | 99 | 3 | — | 111 | Avoid |
All 3 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Mercury Montego Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Montego models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Montego should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 Mercury Montego if possible. It has 2 recalls, 99 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 111 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Montego to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Montego model years.
Which Montego has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Montego model years with the lowest problem scores.
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