DecodedCarsMitsubishi Montero
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (1)
The 2006 Montero in brief
The 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is a SUV - offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,718 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), 12% worse than the 2006 SUV - average of 17 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
The Mitsubishi Montero has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 15 MPG.
2006 Montero pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints1 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 81 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 12% below the 2006 SUV - average of 17 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a SUV -.
Montero changes by model year
- 2006
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2006 Montero
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 13 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 23 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner | 18 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2006 Subaru Forester | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 Toyota Highlander | 27 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mitsubishi. How we calculate this →