Mercury Monterey vs Suzuki Forenza
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 | Mercury Monterey | Suzuki Forenza |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 550 | 1,360 |
| Model years covered | 1968–2007 | 2004–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 73 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 85 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4% | 15.4% |
Mercury Monterey by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
350
63.6%
Body & Structure
28
5.1%
Engine & Cooling
26
4.7%
Electrical System
23
4.2%
Seats
20
3.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
3.1%
Brakes
15
2.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
2.4%
Suzuki Forenza by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
366
26.9%
Electrical System
191
14.0%
Airbags
179
13.2%
Engine & Cooling
156
11.5%
Lights
109
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
74
5.4%
Doors, Latches & Locks
34
2.5%
Body & Structure
31
2.3%