Research · 9 model years
Mitsubishi MonteroEvery model year, 1996–2006
Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns and 472 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Montero. The 2002 model year has the most complaints (174).
Mitsubishi Montero years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 5 | 0 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 174 | 24 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 50 | 7 | Not rated | 16 | |
| 1999 | 2 | 40 | 4 | Not rated | 16 | |
| 1998 | 4 | 74 | 9 | Not rated | 16 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 97 | 8 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 27 | 0 | Not rated | 15 |
- 20060 recalls · 4 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20050 recalls · 1 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20043 recalls · 5 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20023 recalls · 174 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20002 recalls · 50 complaints · 16 mpg
- 19992 recalls · 40 complaints · 16 mpg
- 19984 recalls · 74 complaints · 16 mpg
- 19972 recalls · 97 complaints · 17 mpg
- 19962 recalls · 27 complaints · 15 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 97 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2002 | 174 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026