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All cars · Mitsubishi Montero · 2006

2006 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
Electrical100%

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 26

Mitsubishi filed 26 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.8L 6-cylAuto (S5)RWD13 / 17 / 15Premium$5,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

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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