2004 Mercury Montego Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2004 Mercury Montego. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Opened lift gate to remove package from trunk area, hinge broke and the lift gate fell on my husband's head. He was struck with the hitch/locking mechanism. Wondering if these lift gates issues (including those recalled for 2002 & 2003 models) have any correlation to the lift gate panels cracking…”
“2004 mercury mountaineer I've experienced multiple transmission problems; a hard jerking when you place it in reverse,and rough shifting while on the highway. Dealership made multiple attempts to repair, and often said they can't duplicate the problem. Also, cruise control quits working…”
“2004 mercury mountaineer I've experienced multiple transmission problems; a hard jerking when you place it in reverse,and rough shifting while on the highway. Dealership made multiple attempts to repair, and often said they can't duplicate the problem. Also, cruise control quits working…”
“Whenever the vehicle shifted in reverse, the right rear wheel made a loud squealing noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions. Dealer informed the consumer that moisture penetrated into the wheel, and they were unable to resolve this problem. The information was sent to the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Mercury Montego as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.