2004 Mercury Monterey vs 2005 Mercury Monterey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Mercury Monterey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 283 | 119 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 41 |
| Investigations | 7 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 72,813 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Monterey | Mercury Monterey |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 203 | 97 |
| Structure | 19 | 8 |
| Seats | 16 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 27 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 6 |
| Stalling | 23 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2004 Mercury Monterey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.