How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero have?

The 2005 Mitsubishi Montero has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Mitsubishi Montero has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2005 Mitsubishi Montero Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS · reported 2004-03-13

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.