MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercury Montego

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2004 Mercury Montego
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:58:14.125Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Montego Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 135 complaints 2005 2006: 85 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2007
2004: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
20043
2005135
200685
200736

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.

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WHENEVER THE VEHICLE SHIFTED IN REVERSE, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL MADE A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050325

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER I'VE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS; A HARD JERKING WHEN YOU PLACE IT IN REVERSE,AND ROUGH SHIFTING WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050426

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

INJURY
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OPENED LIFT GATE TO REMOVE PACKAGE FROM TRUNK AREA, HINGE BROKE AND THE LIFT GATE FELL ON MY HUSBAND'S HEAD. HE WAS STRUCK WITH THE HITCH/LOCKING MECHANISM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141102

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

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2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER I'VE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS; A HARD JERKING WHEN YOU PLACE IT IN REVERSE,AND ROUGH SHIFTING WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050426

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Mercury Montego — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Mercury Montego reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercury Montego?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Mercury Montego have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.