Mitsubishi Montero recalls and problems
7 recalls and 377 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
377
Crashes reported
36
Fires reported
5
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Mitsubishi Montero by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montero | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Montero | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Montero | 2 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Montero | 3 | 111 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2001 Montero | 4 | 166 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 Montero | 2 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Most reported Mitsubishi Montero problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 126 | |
| Service Brakes | 47 | |
| Electrical System | 45 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | |
| Power Train | 33 | |
| Air Bags | 29 | |
| Suspension | 21 | |
| Structure | 17 | |
| Steering | 13 | |
| Unknown or Other | 13 |
All Mitsubishi Montero recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-035 | Jan 23, 2020 | 2000 | Air Bags | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| 04V-428 | Sep 1, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Equipment | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-319 | Jul 6, 2004 | 2002–2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain sport utility vehicles, when the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is parked facing forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing in the event the fuel expands from a… |
| 04V-095 | Feb 20, 2004 | 2004 | Equipment | On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error. |
| 04V-067 | Feb 11, 2004 | 2001 | Equipment | Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-254 | Aug 3, 2001 | 2001–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-123 | May 1, 2000 | 2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mitsubishi Montero?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero has the most reports (166). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Montero have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Mitsubishi Montero model years 2000–2004.
What are the most common Mitsubishi Montero problems?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, electrical system problems most often.