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Light NHTSA footprint — 36 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2007 Mercury Montego has 36 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is cruise control at 9 complaints, typically surfacing around 85,221 miles (~$600 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Montego | 135 | 2 |
| 2006 Montego | 85 | 0 |
| 2007 Montego (this page) | 36 | 1 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is powertrain (~$2,500) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 mercury montego. While driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle jerked before eventually stopping. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury montego. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the fuel gauge and speedometer backlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercury montego. The contact stated that the throttle body control failed twice. When the failure occurred the vehicle would accelerate when he removed his foot off of the brake pedal and before he placed his foot back on it. The throttle body was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercury montego. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud noise while the gear was placed into reverse. In addition, the vehicle failed to respond while in reverse. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was neither diagnosed nor…
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Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Mercury Montego is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
On the NHTSA data, the 2007 Mercury Montego does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the cruise control first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 9 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 85,221 miles. Average repair cost runs about $600 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 8.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 36 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is cruise control. Typical failure occurs around 85,221 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is cruise control, with 9 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 85,221 miles. Average repair cost runs about $600 at an independent shop.
The cruise control is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $600 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 85,221 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 36 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $600, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.