2000 Mitsubishi Montero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. That ranks 6th out of 12 Montero model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 14%). Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 51owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Montero 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 | 7 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 14% | 133,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 10% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mitsubishi Montero recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
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.
Awhile back my horn stopped working as if it was stuck down. I found out this was because of a problem with this cars airbag breaking down that causes this - and that there is a recall because these airbags are dangerous if they go off. I received a letter at one point from Mitsubishi about this. I…
I got brakes changed on my montero twice in 3 years happen again while driving brake fail pads came out of caliper brakes keeps going bad after 1.5 to two years did calipers change as well same thing calipers will get stuck and pads will come out they have a recall on 1997 1998 models for brakes…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph in rainy weather, the vehicle skid and crashed into a guard rail. The driver frontal air bag deployed and rip opened burning the contact's right hand. Also, the contact sustained…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the frame was fractured and corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while inspecting his vehicle, he noticed that the wheel well was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
Other Mitsubishi Montero years
← 1999 Montero · 2001 Montero →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montero | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Montero | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 Montero | 39 | 2 |
| 2002 Montero | 111 | 3 |
| 2001 Montero | 166 | 4 |
| 2000 | 51 | 2 |
| 1999 Montero | 40 | 2 |
| 1998 Montero | 74 | 4 |
| 1997 Montero | 63 | 2 |
| 1996 Montero | 27 | 2 |
| 1995 Montero | 86 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montero model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.