Mitsubishi Montero Sport years to avoid
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport years to avoid are 2000, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
452
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1997–2009
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Montero Sport years to avoid
Every Montero Sport year
Common questions
What are the worst Mitsubishi Montero Sport years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Montero Sport years to avoid are 2000, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Montero Sport years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
Across all model years, the Montero Sport has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 452 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.