2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero Sport years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Montero Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints, 22%), typically at around 24,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 63owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 14 | 22% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 13% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 11% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 10% | 72,820 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 10% | 116,663 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% | 82,222 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 214,108 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 5% | 199,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 163,554 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 157,419 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 187,985 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | 124,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 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.
On multiple occasions, the horn itself will start blowing without command. After pressing the horn to alert another driver, the horn will then stick again. There are repairs where 3m tape is applied to the horn switch behind the airbag, however it is not a professional repair and looks like it…
4 wh drive light flashes no apparent reason no issues makes the anti lock light come on and also the abs light worried cause a prob wit the brakes or something
Brake lines completely rusted through and I lost all brakes while heading to work, thankfully I was able to pull the emergency brake to slow down and I coasted through a red light blowing my horn so I was not hit. I bought this vehicle brand new with only 3 miles on it and ever since I initially…
I drove my family to their doctor app. And when i was parked gasoline was dripping down in front of the drivers rear tire onto the pavement upon inspection i saw gasoline running off of the top of the gas tank i then went and told the parking lot attendant what was happening he then had to blockade…
This week i have had two occurrences where the horn just starts blaring and won't stop. Once was in the afternoon, and the other was at 5:00 am. My only diy alternatives are to disconnect the battery (obviously can't use the vehicle), or remove the fuse (very unsafe). The vehicle was stationary, no…
Other Mitsubishi Montero Sport years
← 2000 Montero Sport · 2002 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 | 63 | 1 |
| 2000 Montero Sport | 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 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.