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2007 Mercury MontereyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercury Monterey, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2007 Mercury Monterey
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage123kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2015. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mercury Monterey has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train40
Engine20
Vehicle speed control20
Traction control system10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Electrical system10
Air bags10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 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

Seats

Recall 13V-081 · Mar 7, 2013 · 196,667 vehicles

Risk. In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2007 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

2007 Mercury Monterey safety ratings

2007 Mercury Monterey w/SAB 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 2007 Mercury Monterey, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Corrosion of Third-Row Seat AttachmentEA12003 · closed May 2, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-081
  2. TIRE VALVE CRACKINGPE08060 · closed Apr 9, 2009
    No recall
  3. Engine StallingPE10033 · closed Jul 15, 2011
    No recall
In owners' words

What Monterey owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON A HIGHWAY, IN TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. SUDDENLY, IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER, TRIED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO GEAR, NOTHING! NO REVERSE, NO FORWARD, 1 OR 3. AFTER SITTING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT AGAIN INTO ALL…
Complaint 10780548 · Oct 7, 2015 · 130,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MONTEREY. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…
Complaint 10762695 · Sep 9, 2015 · 129,000 miles
WHILE I WAS DRIVING,THE 2007 MONTEREY MINI-VAN SUDDENLY STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR. THE BRAKES WERE STILL RESPONSIVE, AS WAS STEERING. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING TO THIS ABRUPT PROBLEM, AND IT WAS PARTICULARLY WORRISOME BECAUSE THERE WERE VEHICLES FOLLOWING ME ON THE 4-LANE ROAD AND…
Complaint 10671932 · Jan 12, 2015 · 86,000 miles

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