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Mercury Monterey

2004–2007 only

434 classified complaints 2 recalls

2004–2007 Mercury Monterey models have 434 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Torque converter and shudder, typically surfacing around 85,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercury Monterey report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2007 only

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 126 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

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Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 99 complaints

Median onset: 78,200 miles.

Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 54 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 47 complaints

Median onset: 99,383 miles.

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Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 26 complaints

Median onset: 122,450 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 23 complaints

Median onset: 115,335 miles. 13.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 99,500 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 89,251 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2007 model years. See the full Mercury Monterey report for every year and full specs/safety data.