2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 97 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (14% of complaints); the 1998 and 1999 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2001
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2018
“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.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2016
“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.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2016
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“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2016
“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”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2015
“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”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2015
“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.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly started losing power and would not accelerate beyond 60 mph. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel seized and had to be turned with abrupt force. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the crank shaft bolt had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000. The current mileage was 140,790. Updated 03/05/14*lj the water pump, timing belt and crank shaft were replaced.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2013
“In a front end crash, the airbags did not deploy and the seat belts did not work. The driver hit the steering wheel and was injured. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2013
“I took my car to inspect a banging noise under the left rear of the auto. Upon ispection it was found that the frame of the car was rusted and rotted thru the entire frame . It was fractured in spots and parts rusted entirely away. It was found to be unsafe to drive. It can not be repaired. The machanic told me it is a defect in the metal. The car has never been in a flood and I don't live near sald water. The rest of the car is in good shape. The car is now undrivable. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2000 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
NHTSA has 97 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The most complained-about area is structure (14% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 116,350 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.