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2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV

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2005 Mitsubishi Montero – front Unverified
Photo: Mitsubishi Montero (third generation, United States) by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (2000–2006); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mitsubishi Montero (third generation, United States) by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Montero XLS, Front Left, 04-10-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2001-2002 Mitsubishi Montero -- 10-12-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mitsubishi Montero 5 by Xe-32d 4, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mitsubishi Montero 1 by Xe-32d 4, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV is a 215-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 5-speed shiftable automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $36,424 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.

It makes 215 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

The Montero measures 190.2 inches long on a 109.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,787 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$36,424 ($60,613 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L SOHC 24-valve V6
Displacement3.8 L
Horsepower215 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque248 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypePart-time 4WD with manual hi-lo transfer case
Transmission
Transmission5-speed shiftable automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Tank Capacity23 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length190.2 in
Width74.8 in
Height71.5 in
Wheelbase109.7 in
Curb Weight4,787 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2005 Mitsubishi Montero 4-DR w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Mitsubishi MONTERO.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2005 Mitsubishi MONTERO

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Mitsubishi MONTERO. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 27, 2008 · Steering
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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