Model year record

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls & problems

The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 1 safety recall and 97 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (18 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints97filed by owners

Crashes · fires17 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths12 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicFeb 5, 2001

Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 01V02700019,000 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH NONCOMPLIANT BRAKE VACUUM HOSES.
Risk: THESE HOSES COULD BURST CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Montero Sport 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Montero Sport 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Montero Sport 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Montero Sport 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc	18	4	0	2	17,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Transfer case (4-wheel drive)	17	0	1	0	119,850 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members	15	0	0	0	132,000 mi
SuspensionFront; Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint	14	0	0	1	26,500 mi
Air bagsFrontal	11	11	0	9	120,000 mi
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Column	10	0	0	0	120,000 mi
Seat beltsFront › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly	8	6	0	6	95,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	8	0	0	0	80,029 mi
Vehicle speed controlLinkages; Cruise control	6	4	0	1	137,363 mi
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables	6	0	1	0	80,500 mi
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner	3	0	0	0	—
WheelsLugs/nuts/bolts/studs	2	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bagsCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES AHEAD OF HER WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT ROLLED OVER AND LANDED ON ITS DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, HIP, KNEE, BACK, FACE, BACK, AND SPINE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE…
Dec 4, 2010 · 120,000 miles
Structure › Body
I HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE HITTING BUMPS, WHEN I STOPPED DRIVING AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THE FRAME WAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE, AND ESPECIALLY BAD WHERE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BRACKET IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, ITS SO LOOSE IT DOESN'T LOOK SAFE TO DRIVE.
Oct 5, 2018 · 200,000 miles
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Dec 12, 2016 · 170,000 miles
Vehicle speed control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,363.
Oct 9, 2016 · 137,363 miles
Electrical system
ALTERNATOR SEND OVERCHARGE TO BATTERY IT MAKE BLOW FUSES AND AFFECTED THE SENSORS AT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DRVING TO MY DAUGTHER HOUSE AROUND 1,5 HRS TO GO
Jun 19, 2016 · 142,000 miles
Structure › Body
MY MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT 00, HAS FRAME ROT, WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION, IT DEFINITELY SHOULD BE A FACTORY RECALL, SO MANY COMPLAINTS, AND SAFE ISSUES
Sep 10, 2015 · 13,623 miles
Structure › Body
I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A BACK BRAKE INSPECTION. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED WITH RUST AND SOME UNDERBODY FRAMEWORK ROTTED THROUGH. THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED UNREPAIRABLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO UNDERBODY RUST AND CORROSION TO THE METAL. *TR
Jan 24, 2015
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 28, 2014

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.