Model year record
2006 Mitsubishi Montero recalls & problems
The 2006 Mitsubishi Montero has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2006 Mitsubishi Montero 4-DR w/SAB
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Montero
| City / highway | 13 / 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemIgnition | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
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. THE CONTACT STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED OAKLAND MITSUBISHI AT (510) 267-0688 (LOCATED AT 2500 WEBSTER ST, OAKLAND, CA 94612) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT NO RECALLS WERE ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V319000…
- Service brakes
OUR SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A MAIN ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY COULD NOT BRAKE WHATSOEVER USING THE PEDAL. HE WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND PARK THE VEHICLE SAFELY USING SOLELY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A SHOP, UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE ABS MASTER CYLINDER SYSTEM HAD FAILED AND THAT MY BRAKES AWD SYSTEM AND ANTI LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM WERE ALSO RENDERED UNUSABLE DUE TO THE ABS HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY BEING FAULTY. THIS MATTER COST US $2,200.00 IN REPAIR COST AND MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA SIMPLY DON'T CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE! *TR
- Power train
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. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION BY MY MECHANIC I LEARNED THE ABS PUMP HAD GONE BAD AND THAT MY BRAKES AWD SYSTEM AND ANTI LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM WERE ALSO RENDERED UNUSABLE DUE TO THE ABS HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY BEING FAULTY. *TR
- Electrical system › Ignition
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. THE PARTS REPLACED WERE FROM THE IGNITION SYSTEM. I NOW HAVE 34,800+ MILES. *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.