Mitsubishi Montero recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 371 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Montero (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (118 complaints), followed by service brakes (45 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 39 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 111 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 166 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 50 | 8 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (166), 2002 (111) and 2000 (50). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mitsubishi Montero model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 118 | 5 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 45 | 4 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 39 | 4 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 36 | 4 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 29 | 4 of 7 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V035000 | Jan 23, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000 | 18,123 |
| 04V428000 | Sep 1, 2004 | Equipment: other, labels | 2000–2004 | 100,432 |
| 04V319000 | Jul 6, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2002–2004 | 44,214 |
| 04V095000 | Feb 20, 2004 | Equipment: other, labels | 2004 | 491 |
| 04V067000 | Feb 11, 2004 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2001 | 134,000 |
| 01V254001 | Aug 3, 2001 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2001–2002 | 39,020 |
| 00V123002 | May 1, 2000 | Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices, exterior | 2001 | 4,275 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 36 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 34 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.