MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mitsubishi Montero

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2005 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:45.682Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 27 complaints 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 74 complaints 1998 1999: 40 complaints 2000: 51 complaints 2001: 166 complaints 2001 2002: 111 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005 1 2006: 4 complaints
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 32 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 27 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 74 complaints 1998 1999: 40 complaints 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2002: 111 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005 1 2006: 4 complaints
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 27 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 74 complaints 1998 1999: 40 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2001 2002: 111 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005 1 2006: 4 complaints 2006

2005: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19864
19873
19881
198910
199023
199118
199212
199314
199432
199586
199627
199763
199874
199940
200051
2001166
2002111
200339
20045
20051
20064

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving 65 MPH, the power steering suddenly failed. The gauges on the instrumental panel illuminated and the contact pulled over to the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.