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All cars · Mitsubishi Montero · 2005

2005 Mitsubishi Montero. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints1NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering100%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 30

Mitsubishi filed 30 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

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YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2001–2006 Mitsubishi Montero, 3.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
Brakes & ABS4209K
Infotainment, battery & electrical2154K
Oil leaks & gaskets498K
Cooling system372K
Fuel pump, filter & tank161K
Timing chain & engine254K
Windows, doors & mirrors319K
Heat, A/C & blend door115K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2003–19–Transmission & drivetrain
2004–2–Brakes
2005–1–Steering
2006–1–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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