2006 Chrysler 300 vs 2006 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 | 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Mercury Montego |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,002 | 85 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 23 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 70,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300 | Mercury Montego |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 257 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 258 | 4 |
| Engine | 166 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 112 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 61 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 245 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 32 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2006 Chrysler 300
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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.