Forest River Salem vs Mercury Montego
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Forest River Salem | Mercury Montego |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 144 | 360 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2025 | 1975–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 11 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Equipment & Accessories | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 10.8% |
Forest River Salem by year
What breaks
Equipment & Accessories
32
22.2%
Body & Structure
28
19.4%
Electrical System
20
13.9%
Tires
19
13.2%
Suspension
14
9.7%
Other & Unspecified
13
9.0%
Wheels
10
6.9%
Brakes
3
2.1%
Mercury Montego by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
87
24.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
51
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
45
12.5%
Electrical System
42
11.7%
Brakes
30
8.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
7.2%
Body & Structure
16
4.4%
Airbags
10
2.8%