Mercury Monterey years to avoid
The Mercury Monterey years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1974 is the cleanest year on record.
550
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
1968–2007
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Monterey years to avoid
Every Monterey year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercury Monterey years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Monterey years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 1974.
What is the best year for the Mercury Monterey?
By complaint volume, 1974 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Monterey years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercury Monterey have?
Across all model years, the Monterey has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 550 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.