2005 Mercury Montego vs 2007 Mercury Montego
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Mercury Montego | 2007 Mercury Montego |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 135 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 8 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Montego | Mercury Montego |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 49 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 2 |
| Engine | 10 | 2 |
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2005 Mercury Montego
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.