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We buy Mitsubishi Monteros from every year, 1995–2006, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Mitsubishi Montero by year
The Montero is a SUV sold from 1995–2006 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 33 recalls and 1,014 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Montero | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 14–15 | 2 | 86 |
| 1996 Montero | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 14–15 | 2 | 27 |
| 1997 Montero | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 15–16 | 3 | 92 |
| 1998 Montero | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 15–16 | 5 | 109 |
| 1999 Montero | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 15–16 | 5 | 73 |
| 2000 Montero | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 15–16 | 3 | 148 |
| 2001 Montero | 3.5L 6-cyl | 14 | 5 | 229 |
| 2002 Montero | 3.5L 6-cyl | 14–15 | 3 | 165 |
| 2003 Montero | 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 2 | 70 |
| 2004 Montero | 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 3 | 10 |
| 2005 Montero | 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Montero | 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 0 | 4 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mitsubishi Montero problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Montero, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mitsubishi Montero: questions
How much is a junk Mitsubishi Montero worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Monteros with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mitsubishi Monteros that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2006), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mitsubishi Montero year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2001 Montero (229). Across all years, the most-reported components were service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic and engine and engine cooling.
Which Mitsubishi Montero year has the most recalls?
The 1998 Montero has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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