2005
Mercury Monterey

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$29,030
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Convenience
    Starts at
    $29,030
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Luxury
    Starts at
    $32,655
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Premier
    Starts at
    $34,955
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

201-hp, 4.2-liter V-6
Folding third-row seat
Available three-row side-curtain airbags
Available parking-assist sensors

The good & the bad

The good

Passenger space
Automatic-transmission operation
Available amenities
Instrument layout

The bad

Interior ergonomics
Fuel economy in city
Ride comfort in city
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Mercury Monterey base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Consumer reviews

80% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.4
Value 3.8
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

  • By Melissa of Bellingham from Bellingham, WA
    Owns this car
    June 11, 2017

    Was a VERY RELIABLE mini van! WAS VERY LOVED!

    This vehicle was TOTALLY decked out and had EVERYTHING! Very practice for its day. Even though there are better newer features in today's vans, it still was awesome in 2007 when I purchased it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Haulin Mom around from Columbus, Ohio
    Owns this car
    February 1, 2012

    2005 Monterey Luxury

    Perfect car. Have had it for 6 1/2 years only had to put tires and brakes on it. Mom has Parkinsons Disease this car makes it very easy for her to enter and exit the car either the front seat or the middle seats. Very easy car to drive. Love the way it handles especially after the Goodyear tires wore out and I put new Hankook tires on it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Love my Monterey! from Michigan
    Owns this car
    November 12, 2009

    Most reliable van I've owned!

    Absolutely love my van. Great features, dependable, perfect for a large family. Love the fact that it has sliding passenger doors on both sides of the van making it easy to get the kids in.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cheyenne from Wisconsin
    Owns this car
    November 9, 2009

    Great Vehicle!

    I've owned my 2005 Mercury Monterey for 5 years now and absolutely love it. Great features throughout, very reliable.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By zezi from houson- tx
    Owns this car
    March 24, 2009

    bad car

    I had my car for 3 years and had every problem you can imagine!!!! After 3 years every thing started to fall a part. First brake, Altoornator, tranmission, eltrical issues ...... I have still to finish to pay, after have espend so much money, time ..
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Mercury Monterey?

The 2005 Mercury Monterey is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Convenience (1 style)
  • Luxury (1 style)
  • Premier (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Mercury Monterey?

The 2005 Mercury Monterey offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2005 Mercury Monterey reliable?

The 2005 Mercury Monterey has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Mercury Monterey owners.

Is the 2005 Mercury Monterey a good Minivan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Mercury Monterey. 80.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 3.8
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.3
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