2006 Mitsubishi Montero problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electrical System:ignition (1)
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Compared against other Mitsubishi Montero model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (26)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 154,800 mi“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 mechani…”
2014-10-24 · Service Brakes · 104,000 mi“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 th…”
2013-07-01 · Service Brakes“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 al…”
2008-11-27 · Electrical System:ignition · 4,631 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.