2001 Mitsubishi Montero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. That is the most of any Montero model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (56 complaints, 34%), typically at around 115,000 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 166owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 problems | 56 | 34% | 115,000 | “power assist vacuum” (30%) | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 13% | 105,420 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 13% | 58,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 10% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 8% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 8% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 7% | 44,184 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 5% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 204,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | 151,231 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 250,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mitsubishi Montero recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manual does not contain a step-by-step description for headrest adjustment when installing a child restraint system (crs) tether strap.
Risk: If the tether strap is improperly installed to the tether anchor, the child safety seat may not be sufficient restrained. In the event of a crash, the child could be injured.
Fix: A letter outlining the problem will be sent to owners along with a sticker containing the correct instructions as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the owner's manual. The recall began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured. Over a period of time, this could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.
Risk: The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification mailing began october 1, 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.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles are equipped with outside rearview mirrors on the passenger side which do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk: This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview mirror.
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.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky. Additionally, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal vibrated and shuddered. The check engine warning…
Reporting - safety recall as stated on NY state fail inspection. Emissions issues Ãmission results- MIL commanded âfailâ Code P0136-O2 Sensor Code PO455 -Evaporative emission system leak
After googling and doing a little reaching I found out it is a very common problem amongst these vehicles that the horn starts blaring in the early morning hours non stop until unplugging the fuse or battery. I have to remove the fuse therefore Iâm unsafe knowing that Iâm driving without any…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and also while at a stand still, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The contact was…
The brake booster accumulator is leaking so it makes a 'chirping' sound from the left side of the vehicle. This is a recognized fault with this vehicle and a recall was issued i did not get notification of the recall so did not get it fixed. It has now become a problem which i am told could cause…
Other Mitsubishi Montero years
← 2000 Montero · 2002 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 | 166 | 4 |
| 2000 Montero | 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 2001 Mitsubishi Montero?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 56 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.