Mitsubishi Montero

19862006 · 53 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
15
Best
17

The Mitsubishi Montero has been tested by the EPA across 53 different configurations spanning model years 1986 through 2006. Over this period, the Montero has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 15 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2006
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,600131715MPG
2005
3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,600131715MPG
2004
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,600131815MPG
2003
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,600141815MPG
2003
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,600131815MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,600141715MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,950131714MPG
2001
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,950131614MPG
2001
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,950121614MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
2000
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1999
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1998
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1997
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1997
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,950131714MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1995
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,950131614MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1994
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,950131614MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000151715MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1990
2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1989
2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151616MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1988
2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000151615MPG
1988
2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1987
2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1987
2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1986
2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750151616MPG
1986
2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500161817MPG

Historical Efficiency

2006
15
2005
15
2004
15
2003
15
2002
15
2001
14
2000
16
1999
16
1998
16
1997
16
1996
15
1995
15
1994
15
1993
15
1992
15
1991
15
1990
16
1989
16
1988
16
1987
16

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Montero) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mitsubishi Montero. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Montero/Montero Sport grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
658
Total Deaths
490

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
41.9%
Fire Occurrence
4.6%
Speeding Involved
15.8%
DUI Involved
23.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
14%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2022
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2021
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2020
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2019
Fatal Crashes78
Fatalities
68
Deaths/Crash
0.87
2018
Fatal Crashes80
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2017
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2016
Fatal Crashes78
Fatalities
64
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2015
Fatal Crashes96
Fatalities
70
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2014
Fatal Crashes94
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.55

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2004
1
2002
1
2001
3
1999
2
1998
2
1997
1
1994
2
1992
3
1991
1
1989
1
1986
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory