Service and repair manuals for 36 model years of the Mitsubishi Montero, 1983 to 2019. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC · 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC · 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC · 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, SOHC · 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, SOHC · 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC.
Federal safety record, all years: 39 recalls, 989 owner complaints and 641 technical service bulletins are logged for the Montero. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Montero year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $49.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2018 | $49.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2017 | $49.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2016 | $49.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2015 | $49.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2014 | $49.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2013 | $49.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2012 | $29.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2011 | $29.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2010 | $29.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2009 | $29.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2008 | $29.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2006 | $29.99 | — | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2005 | $29.99 | — | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 3 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2003 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.8L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2002 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2001 | $29.99 | 4 | 3.5L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2000 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1999 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1998 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | Base Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1997 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | SR Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1996 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 | SR Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1995 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 | SR Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1994 | $29.99 | 5 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 | SR Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1993 | $29.99 | 3 | 3.0L V6 | RS Sport Utility 4-Door · SR Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1992 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6 | RS Sport Utility 4-Door · SR Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1991 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6 | RS Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1990 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6 | SP Sport Utility 2-Door · RS Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1989 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 2.6L I4 | SP Sport Utility 2-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1988 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.6L I4 | Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1987 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.6L I4 | Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1986 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.6L I4 | Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1985 | $29.99 | — | 2.6L I4 | Base Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
| 1984 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.6L I4 | Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1983 | $29.99 | — | 2.6L I4 | Base Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
Related Mitsubishi models: Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1997–2023
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2006 Montero manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 247
- General Information 2,742
- Accessories & Equipment 4,801
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 235
- Body & Frame 1,198
- Maintenance 159
- Brakes 634
- Restraints 1,182
- Drivelines & Axles 578
- Steering 485
- Electrical 3,296
- Suspension 506
- Engine Mechanical 329
- Transmission 1,324
- Engine Performance 3,202
- Rear 255
04 / Other yearsOther Montero years
2019 Mitsubishi Montero · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2019 Montero.
2018 Mitsubishi Montero · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2018 Montero.
2017 Mitsubishi Montero · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2017 Montero.
2016 Mitsubishi Montero · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 Montero.
2015 Mitsubishi Montero · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2015 Montero.
2014 Mitsubishi Montero · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 Montero.
2013 Mitsubishi Montero · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2013 Montero.
2012 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2012 Montero.
2011 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2011 Montero.
2010 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 Montero.
2009 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2009 Montero.
2008 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2008 Montero.
2006 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2006 Montero. 6 complaints · 21 TSBs.
2005 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC; 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Limited Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2005 Montero. 1 complaints · 25 TSBs.
1985 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1985 Montero. 0 complaints · 2 TSBs.
1983 Mitsubishi Montero · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1983 Montero. 0 complaints · 1 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Montero manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Montero manual
Which Montero years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1983 to 2019 — 36 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Mitsubishi Montero manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Mitsubishi published for the Montero, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Montero wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Montero manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Montero recalls?
39 recalls are on federal record across the 1983–2019 Montero, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Why do some Montero years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1983–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2019 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
RelatedSame-era Mitsubishi manuals
- Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991–1999
- Mitsubishi ASX 2013–2015
- Mitsubishi Cordia 1983–1988
- Mitsubishi Diamante 1992–2004
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990–2012
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2018–2024
- Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004–2011
- Mitsubishi Expo 1992–1995
- Mitsubishi Expo LRV 1992–1994
- Mitsubishi Galant 1985–2012
- Mitsubishi Grandis 2007–2009
- Mitsubishi L200 2008–2024
- Mitsubishi Lancer 2002–2017
- Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1983–1996
- Mitsubishi Mirage 1985–2024
- Mitsubishi Mirage G4 2017–2024
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1997–2023
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2024
- Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2018–2024
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011–2024
- Mitsubishi Precis 1987–1994
- Mitsubishi RVR 2011–2024
- Mitsubishi Raider 2006–2009
- Mitsubishi Sigma 1989–1990
By year: 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008