2006 Mercury Montego recalls and problems
No recalls and 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercury Montego.
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2006 Mercury Montego recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The throttle body on the 2006 Mercury Montego SHOULD HAVE been recalled just like the 2007 Mercury Montego that I owned previously was recalled. It has the SAME EXACT problem! The throttle is VERY DANGEROUS as it dumps fuel without me touching the gas pedal. I have already almost killed a pedestrian! Please help! I…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while parallel parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed that…
Drivers side rear toe bracket broke off the rear subframe. Rear subframe totally rusted through.
The throttle control transmission has failed me several times when I’m on the road. Thankfully it’s only left me stranded on the side of the freeway once but has made me stop during oncoming traffic several times. The wrench light comes on when the vehicle decelerates and I’m unable to accelerate. Once the steering…
Montego model years compared
Across all years, the 2005 Montego has the most complaints (135). All Mercury Montego years →
Questions
- Does the 2006 Mercury Montego have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Mercury Montego as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Montego?
- Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (28 complaints), followed by engine (18).
- How many 2006 Mercury Montego complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 85 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 9, 2026.