no report yet
Seats
Risk. In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
2006 Mercury MontereyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercury Monterey, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mercury Monterey has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Power train
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Vehicle speed control
2Engine and engine cooling
2Traction control system
2Electrical system
1Structure
1Steering
1Seats
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 34 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 Mercury Monterey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Body: hatchback/liftgate
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A LIFTGATE STRUT MALFUNCTION, THE LIFTGATE CAN FALL FREELY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
86kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 power train complaints. 62% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles21under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Monterey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Monterey median. How we score
'72'73'74'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Mercury Monterey safety ratings
2006 Mercury Monterey in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Mercury Monterey, and the recalls they led to.
- Corrosion of Third-Row Seat AttachmentLed to recall 13V-081
- Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts FailingNo recall
- Engine StallingNo recall
In owners' words
What Monterey owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 30-35 MPH, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING SOUND, OCCURED AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD ANYMORE. I COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND THEN SHIFTED THE CAR INTO R,D, AND OD AND NOTHING ENGAGED... THIS HAPPENED…
MY 2006 MERCURY MMONTEREY STARTED JUMPING WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND MAKING A NOISE WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TCC SELENOID SO WE REPLACED IT AN THAT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE SO TOOK IT BACKTO FIND THE TORQUE CONVETER IS BAD.
MY FAMILY WAS TRAVELING ON THE I-65 SOUTH INTERSTATE AND THE VAN, 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY, STOP RESPONDING IN THE MIDDLE OF FAST TRAFFIC. IT TOOK ME BY TOTAL SURPRISE. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. SO, I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT HAD ACCIDENTLY WENT IN NEUTRAL BUT THAT WASN'T THE CASE. I TRIED A LOWER…
Own a 2006 Monterey?
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