Which Mitsubishi Montero years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2015, 2003, 2001. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Mitsubishi Montero: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 8 model years of the Mitsubishi Montero on record, 2002 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about service brakes). 2004 has the most recall campaigns (3). 2000 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (7).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2015	0	0	0	—	—
2006	0	4	0	SERVICE BRAKES	15 MPG
2005	0	1	0	STEERING	15 MPG
2004	3	5	0	SERVICE BRAKES	15 MPG
2003	0	0	0	—	17 MPG
2002	3	40	1	SERVICE BRAKES	15 MPG
2001	0	0	0	—	14 MPG
2000	2	37	7	AIR BAGS	16 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mitsubishi Montero

Questions

Which Mitsubishi Montero year has the most complaints?: Of 8 model years of the Mitsubishi Montero on record, 2002 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about service brakes).
Which Mitsubishi Montero year has the most recalls?: 2004 has the most recall campaigns (3).
Which Mitsubishi Montero years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2015, 2003, 2001. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.