MYRModel Year Report

Mitsubishi Montero — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 3 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution3 years

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1989: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 32 complaints, Recommended 1995: 86 complaints, Caution 1996: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 63 complaints, Recommended 1998: 74 complaints, Caution 1999: 40 complaints, Recommended 2000: 51 complaints, Recommended 2001: 166 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 111 complaints, Caution 2003: 39 complaints, Recommended 2004: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2005 2006: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2001 · 166
1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 32 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 86 complaints, Caution 1996: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 63 complaints, Recommended 1998: 74 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 40 complaints, Recommended 2000: 51 complaints, Recommended 2001: 166 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 111 complaints, Caution 2003: 39 complaints, Recommended 2004: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2001 · 166
1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1989: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 32 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 86 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 63 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 74 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 40 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 51 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 166 complaints, Avoid 2001 2002: 111 complaints, Caution 2002 2003: 39 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 5 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2005 2006: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2001 · 166
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2006 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ◆ Caution 111 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ■ Avoid 166 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 51 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ▲ Recommended 40 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 74 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 63 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1995 ◆ Caution 86 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ○ Not enough data 14 Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ○ Not enough data 18 Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1984 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

17

recalls on file across every Mitsubishi Montero model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

Other Mitsubishi models