Mercury Monterey vs Nissan Quest
The Nissan Quest is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Mercury Monterey. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Mercury Monterey | Nissan Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 346 | 651 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 2 and 10 | 10 and 19 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 85,000 miles | 30,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 21 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 346 complaints for the Mercury Monterey and 651 for the Nissan Quest. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Mercury Monterey, 4 for the Nissan Quest.