2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
The 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED. THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND A MECHANIC FOUND A BOLT THAT FAILED AND CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO DETACH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 132,641.
Safety Rating for the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIN1800009 — EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, to inform them that MB991855V (12-13 Pin Reprogramming Adapter) is now available for purchase. To reprogram 2002 - 2006 Montero and 2003 - 2006 Outlander vehicles, MB991855 is necessary. This tool was removed from our essential tool kit due to its...
TSB-11-35-005 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MITSUBISHI: 2003-2006 MONTERO. A CORRECTED PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK PROCEDURE. *RM
0554006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATE *SC
0555001 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR OIL SPECIFICATION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
050920 — TIRES
STEERING WHEEL AND OR VEHICLE VIBRATION-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR INTERGRITY 16 INCH TIRES ONLY. *SC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MONTERO
- 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 68 complaints
- 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 213 complaints
- 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 132 complaints
- 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 53 complaints
- 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 7 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO (current)
- 2006 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 6 complaints
Other MITSUBISHI Models
- MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 2,784 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI GALANT — 2,429 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 1,776 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 1,136 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 535 total complaints