Mitsubishi
Montero
Mitsubishi Montero: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMitsubishi
ClassSUV
Model years (US)2000–2006
New registrations (EU)2000, 2010–2017, 2019
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mitsubishi Pajero – Fifth generation2026–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2026–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Engines | Diesel 2.4 L 4N16 turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 8-speed Aisin TL-80SN/TL-80NF automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Length | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm |
| Height | 1,900–1,910 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,383 kg |
| Assembly | Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) |
| Designer | Norihiko Yoshimine |
Mitsubishi Pajero – Fourth generation2006–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | September 2006 – March 2021 |
| Body styles | 3-door SUV (2006–2018) 5-door SUV |
| Engines | Petrol 2.4 L 4G64 I4 (China) 3.0 L 6G72 V6 3.0 L 6B31 V6 (China) 3.5 L 6G74 V6 3.8 L 6G75 MIVEC V6 Diesel 2.8 L 4M40 turbo I4 3.2 L 4M41 DI-D turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic V5A51 5-speed automatic V5AFW (A750F) |
| Wheelbase | 5-door: 2,780 mm 3-door: 2,545 mm |
| Length | 5-door: 4,900 mm 3-door: 4,385 mm |
| Width | 2007–2009: 1,895 mm 2010–2021: 1,875 mm |
| Height | 2007–2009 5-door: 1,900 mm 2007–2009 3-door: 1,880 mm 2010–2021 5-door: 1,890 mm 2010–2021 3-door: 1,840 mm |
| Kerb weight | 5-door: 2,110–2,165 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Sakahogi, Gifu (Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) |
Mitsubishi Pajero – Third generation1999–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | August 1999 – 2006 2004–2011 (China) |
| Body styles | 3-door SUV 5-door SUV |
| Engines | Petrol 3.0 L 6G72 V6 3.5 L 6G74 V6 3.5 L 6G74 GDI V6 3.8 L 6G75 V6 Diesel 2.5 L 4D56 turbo I4 2.8 L 4M40 turbo I4 3.2 L 4M41 DI-D turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3-door: 2,545 mm 5-door: 2,780 mm |
| Length | 3-door: 4,219 mm 2001–02 5-door: 4,798 mm 2003–06 5-door: 4,831 mm |
| Width | 3-door: 1,875 mm 2001–02 5-door: 1,877 mm 2003–06 5-door: 1,900 mm |
| Height | 3-door: 1,844 mm 2001–02 5-door: 1,857 mm 2003–04 5-door: 1,816 mm 2005–06 5-door: 1,885 mm |
| Kerb weight | 5-door: 2,060 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Sakahogi, Gifu (Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) China: Changsha, Hunan (GAC Changfeng Motor/GAC Mitsubishi) |
Mitsubishi Pajero – Second generation1991–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1991–1999 (Japan) 1993–2000 (Thailand) 1993–2008 (Philippines) 1994–2012 (Colombia) 1997–2001 (China: Shanlu) 2002–2012 (India) 2002–2021 (China: GAC Changfeng) 2005–2007 (Iran: Bahman Group) 1999–2005 (Spain: Galloper España) |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible (J-top) 3-door SUV 5-door SUV |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L 4G63T turbo I4 (China, 2015–2017) 2.2 L 4RB3 I4 (China) 2.4 L 4G64 I4 2.4 L Toyota 2TZ-FE I4 (China, 2015–2017) 2.4 L BJ492 I4 (China) 2.6 L 4G54 I4 3.0 L 6G72 V6 3.5 L 6G74 V6 Diesel 2.5 L 4D56 turbo I4 2.5 L DK4A turbo I4 (China) 2.8 L 4M40 turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin automatic 5-speed V5A51 Mitsubishi automatic |
| Wheelbase | 5-door, Changfeng Liebao models: 2,725 mm 3-door: 2,420 mm 2,750 mm (Beijing BJ2032 Tornado) |
| Length | 3-door: 4,140 mm 5-door 4,879 mm (Beijing BJ2032 Tornado) 4,801 mm (Liebao Heijinggang/Qibing) |
| Width | 1998–1999: 1,775 mm 1992–1997 1,829 mm (Beijing BJ2032 Tornado, Liebao Heijinggang) 1,791 mm (Liebao Heijinggang/Qibing) 1,796 mm (Liebao Q6) |
| Height | 1995–1999 5-door 3-door: 1,849 mm 1,801 mm (Beijing BJ2032 Tornado) 1,890 mm (Liebao Heijinggang/Q6) 1,941 mm (Liebao Q6 with roof rack) 1,946 mm (Liebao Heijinggang/Qibing) |
| Assembly | Japan: Sakahogi, Gifu (Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) Indonesia: Pademangan, North Jakarta (KKM) Philippines: Cainta, Rizal (MMPC) Bangladesh: Chittagong (Progoti) India: Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu (Hindustan-Mitsubishi) Malaysia: Pekan (DRB-HICOM) Colombia: Bogotá (CCA) Venezuela China Beijing (BAW) Changsha, Hunan (GAC Changfeng; from 1995) Chengdu, Sichuan (Shanlu) Minhou, Fujian (Bamin) Zhanjiang, Guangdong (Sanxing, Wanli, Xinkai) Zhuhai, Guangdong (Guangtong, Jinhui, Sanjiu) +1 more |
| Designer | Ken Yamamoto (1988) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004, 2006 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2002 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2002 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004, 2006 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 2003 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km |
| 2001–2002 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1–19.6 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Diesel | 3200 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 2180–2385 kg | 238–245 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2006 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Powertrains (EU) | Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 3,200 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 140 kW (190 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,180–2,385 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,545–2,780 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2006 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000, 2010–2017, 2019 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 95 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 25 | 2000, 2002 |
| Airbags | 24 | 2000, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 2000, 2002, 2006 |
| Body and structure | 18 | 2000, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 17 | 2000, 2002, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 16 | 2000, 2002, 2006 |
| Steering | 10 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
| Tyres | 9 | 2000, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 7 | 2000, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000, 2002, 2004–2006: 240 complaints, 31 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.