Mitsubishi Montero Sport years to avoid
More than twice the Montero Sport's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mitsubishi Montero Sport years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
All model years combined.
- Engine71
- Brakes58
- Transmission43
- Airbags41
- Electrical36
- Steering31
- Body29
- Suspension28
- Fuel system18
- Acceleration14
- Visibility11
- Seat belts11
Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95 | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2004 | 93 | 5 | Fuel system | 120,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 75 | 31 | Engine | 65,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2002 | 54 | 54 | Airbags | 89,000 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2001 | 49 | 63 | Brakes | 75,000 | 1 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 97 | Body | 117,700 | 1 | 17 | |
| 1999 | - | 33 | Engine | 100,000 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1998 | - | 35 | Engine | 152,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 1997 | - | 29 | Engine | 120,000 | 1 | 2 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Mitsubishi Montero Sport
What years of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Mitsubishi Montero Sport's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 63, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Engine, with 71 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (58) and transmission (43).
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
4 recalls between 1997 and 2009. The 1999 model year has the most, with 3.
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