Mitsubishi Montero problems by year
711 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 19 Mitsubishi Montero model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 2004 Fewer complaints | 5 | 3 | — | |
| 2003 | 39 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 Most complained | 111 | 3 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 Most complained | 166 | 4 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 | 51 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 | 40 | 2 | Suspension | |
| 1998 | 74 | 2 | Suspension | |
| 1997 | 63 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 | 27 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 Most complained | 86 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1994 | 31 | 2 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1993 | 14 | 1 | — | |
| 1992 | 12 | 1 | — | |
| 1991 | 18 | 0 | — | |
| 1990 | 23 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 | — | |
| 1987 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — | |
| 1986 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Mitsubishi.