Complaints
120
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Mercury Montego Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:81,231 mi
Crash-related:2
#218 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:84,869 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#313 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:81,710 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mercury Montego.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | 2 | — | 81,231 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | 1 | 1 | 84,869 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 1 | — | 81,710 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 49,759 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 41,250 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,231
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,869
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,710
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,759
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,250
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Mercury Montego — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Mercury Montego reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Mercury Montego has 120 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Mercury Montego?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (19 complaints, avg 81,231 mi); Engine Problems (18 complaints, avg 84,869 mi); Unintended Acceleration (13 complaints, avg 81,710 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Mercury Montego?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,490 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Mercury Montego?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Mercury Montego include 11 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Mercury Montego have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Mercury Montego as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Mercury Montego?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercury Montego reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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