2005 Mitsubishi Montero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero years
- Not enough data 12th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. That ranks 12th out of 12 Montero model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 132,641 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 132,641 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Mitsubishi Montero recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi montero. While driving 65 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. The gauges on the instrumental panel illuminated and the contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a garage and a mechanic found a bolt that failed and caused the…
Other Mitsubishi Montero years
← 2004 Montero · 2006 Montero →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montero | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Montero | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 Montero | 39 | 2 |
| 2002 Montero | 111 | 3 |
| 2001 Montero | 166 | 4 |
| 2000 Montero | 51 | 2 |
| 1999 Montero | 40 | 2 |
| 1998 Montero | 74 | 4 |
| 1997 Montero | 63 | 2 |
| 1996 Montero | 27 | 2 |
| 1995 Montero | 86 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montero model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.