DecodedCarsMercury Montego
3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2007
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 21–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (33)
The 2007 Montego in brief
The 2007 Mercury Montego is a large car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), 17% better than the 2007 large car average of 17.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Mercury Montego has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007.
Its most efficient year was 2007 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (18), electrical system (15), vehicle speed control (11).
2007 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 65 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Montego compares
The 2005 Mercury Montego is a large car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), 16% better than the 2005 large car average of 18.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
2007 Montego pros & cons
Full 2007 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 21 MPG combined — 17% better than the average 2007 large car (17.9 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints7 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 46 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2007 Montego
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2007 Ford Taurus | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2007 Toyota Avalon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercury. How we calculate this →