Mercury Montego years to avoid
The Mercury Montego years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1976 is the cleanest year on record.
360
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
1970–2007
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Montego years to avoid
Every Montego year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercury Montego years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Montego years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 1976.
What is the best year for the Mercury Montego?
By complaint volume, 1976 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Montego years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercury Montego have?
Across all model years, the Montego has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 360 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.