2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero Sport years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. That is the most of any Montero Sport model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (15 complaints, 15%), typically at around 17,000 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 97owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 15% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 15% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 14% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 14% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 10% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 10% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 8% | 80,029 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% | 137,363 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 157,337 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 79,678 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 142,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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
Other Mitsubishi Montero Sport years
← 1999 Montero Sport · 2001 Montero Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Montero Sport | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Montero Sport | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 Montero Sport | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 Montero Sport | 54 | 0 |
| 2001 Montero Sport | 63 | 1 |
| 2000 | 97 | 1 |
| 1999 Montero Sport | 33 | 3 |
| 1998 Montero Sport | 35 | 1 |
| 1997 Montero Sport | 29 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montero Sport model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.