Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mercury Montego
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Mercury Montego has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 36 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V355000 FUEL TANK FILLER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 36 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 36 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mercury Montego has a moderately concerning recall and complaint record focused on the fuel system and vehicle speed control. While no single issue predominates, the combination of various minor, albeit recurrent issues places this vehicle in the average category for reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$450 | common |
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Battery condition checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed acceleration response
- Unusual transmission noises
- Dim or flickering lights
- Fuel smell near vehicle
- Unexpected engine stalls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mercury Montego at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.