2006 Mitsubishi Montero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero years
- Not enough data 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. That ranks 11th out of 12 Montero model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 104,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 50% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 4,631 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 154,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mitsubishi Montero recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Mitsubishi Montero years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Montero | 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 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.