MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mitsubishi Montero

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2006 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:10.796Z

Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

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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 2006: 4 complaints 2006 4
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 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2006: 4 complaints 2006 4
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 2006: 4 complaints 2006 4

2006: 4 complaints

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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

2 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

I was driving the vehicle on a main road at approximately 45 MPH when suddenly I found I could not brake whatsoever using my pedal I was able to slow down and park the vehicle using solely the emergency brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-01

Also filed under Power train and electronic stability control (esc)

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. While the vehicle was on an incline, the contact heard a bubbling noise and smelled fuel odors throughout the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-06

Electronic stability control (esc)

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

Electrical system

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

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I have been experiencing starting problems with my 2006 Montero mitsubshi since feb 2007. There have been 6 parts replaced and the problem still exist today. Below is the last time the truck was in the shop; yesterday it would not start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-11-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 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.