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2006 Mercury Montego Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
31,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Mercury Montego, 5% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was traveling at approximately 50 MPH when I realized the truck in front of me was sitting still without any break lights. I hit my breaks but I slammed into the back of the vehicle head on. The entire front end of my car was pushed back toward the windshield. My airbag didn't deploy. I would think that with the bumper and grill being pushed back toward the engine the airbag would have deployed. My son and I were both wearing seatbelts and suffered injuries from those. Despite the seat belt I was still thrown forward almost slamming into the steering wheel. …”

NHTSA complaint #10245637, filed 2008-10, 31,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that the another vehicle crashed into him on the driver's side and none of the air bags deployed. The location of impact was the fender and doors on the driver's side. The doors on the driver's side were caved in as a result. The driver suffered minor injuries during the crash. The police stated that the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was towed and repaired. The failure mileage was 39,449 and the current mileage was 68,000. Updated 04/10/12 updated 04/16/12 updated 05/02/12.”

NHTSA complaint #10451387, filed 2012-03, 39,449 miles

“The contact stated while driving the airbag light illuminated. Although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted, no repairs were made. The ABS light illuminated, the front spring brackets were replaced. Updated 04/06/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10150933, filed 2006-02, 2,579 miles

“The contact owned a 2006 Mercury Montego. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and caused it to be rear ended by the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the collision. The contact sustained chest pains, but no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer for air bag failure determination. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11065037, filed 2018-01

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200713%
200645%
200554%

Other parts of the 2006 Mercury Montego

Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercury Montego

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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