Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Montero | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Montero | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Structure3
- Air bags3
- Suspension2
- Service brakes1
- Power train1
- Equipment1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the Montero.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED WHICH, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE PRESSURIZED NITROGEN GAS FROM INSIDE THE ACCUMULATOR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES CAN DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH TAKATA BELT BUCKLES, THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS, WHICH ARE MADE OF ABS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND MARKED "PRESS," CAN BREAK, ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA recalls