Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mitsubishi Montero, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2001 Mitsubishi Montero - 104 complaints in its first 8 years (166 to date)
- 2002 Mitsubishi Montero - 69 complaints in its first 8 years (111 to date)
- 1998 Mitsubishi Montero - 68 complaints in its first 8 years (74 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1996 Mitsubishi Montero - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (27 to date)
- 2003 Mitsubishi Montero - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (39 to date)
- 1999 Mitsubishi Montero - 33 complaints in its first 8 years (40 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mitsubishi Montero | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | 39 | 28 | 2 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Montero | 111 | 69 | 3 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Montero | 166 | 104 | 4 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Montero | 51 | 44 | 2 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Montero | 40 | 33 | 2 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Montero | 74 | 68 | 4 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Montero | 63 | 55 | 2 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Montero | 27 | 26 | 2 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Montero | 86 | 65 | 2 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Montero | 31 | 23 | 5 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Montero | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Montero | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Montero | 18 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Montero | 23 | 12 | 1 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Montero | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Mitsubishi Montero | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V035000 | 1998-2000 | Air Bags | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. |
| 04V428000 | 1998-2004 | Equipment | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 04V319000 | 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... |
| 04V095000 | 2004 | Equipment | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHTS AS STATED ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR. |
| 04V067000 | 2001 | Equipment | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 01V254001 | 2001-2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. |
| 00V311001 | 1992-1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L... |
| 00V226001 | 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES CAN DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. |
| 00V123002 | 2001 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS... |
| 98V220000 | 1997-1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINES CAN DEVELOP PIN HOLES DUE TO CHAFFING AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE PASS-THROUGH HOLE IN THE INNER FENDER. |
| 98V205000 | 1994-1998 | Unknown Or Other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY CARGO MATS IN THE THIRD-SEAT AND CARGO AREA. |
| 96V143002 | 1992-1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. |
| 96V143001 | 1992-1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. |
| 95V103004 | 1986-1991 | Seat Belts | THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING... |
| 89V030000 | 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. |
| 84V098000 | 1984 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL PRESSURE GAUGE SENDING UNIT, LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE, MAY LEAK OIL. ENGINE PARTS COULD BE DAMAGED DUE TO RESULTING LACK OF LUBRICATION. |