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2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, most often about the brakes (25% of complaints, typically around 24,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Montero Sport model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Brakes
16 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, while applying brake pressure the brake pedal and the steering column vibrate and the brake light illuminated. Although the dealer was alerted no appointment for inspection was made.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle in may of 2004, the brakes began failing. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began sliding. After this incident, the vehicle began making noises continuously. While driving…
Electrical
11 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, ignition.
2001 Montero Sport cruise control failure and electrical failure horn stay on have to remove fuse only way to fixed read more users same issues battery dead as parts of al this malfunctions read several people with same problems same car same year company make no recalls why???
2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport unscheduled / uninitiated horn activation. Horn activates without operator intervention and usually in cold condition. Clock sprint replaced 11/24/04 but condition persists. 10a fuse pulled to remedy situation.
Transmission
8 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. When entering a highway intersection or accelerating from a stop at 5 MPH, the vehicle slowly gained speed as if it were in second gear. The only way to correct the issue was to restart the vehicle. The neutral indicator light illuminated when the failure occurred. The…
On my way to a funeral, my trucks transmission stalled on the road. When this started my vehicle started to overheat. When I finally was able to get on the shoulder of the highway my truck was on fire under the hood. I had my car towed to the dealer in richmond, va. Right now my truck is still at the dealer awaiting…
Air bags
7 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving at 40 MPH, the consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The other vehicle was part of a six car pile up. The consumer was wearing his seat belt but the air bags did not deploy. The consumer suffered severe head trauma and other injuries. A police did arrive on the seen and a report was made.
Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. On 10-11-05 while driving on the interstate there was a wreck in front of consumers vehicle. When the consumer applied the brakes, they would not stop the vehicle. The brake light had come on earlier that day. The contacts vehicle hit the vehicle in front. Upon…
Steering
6 complaints · 10%2001 monter sport xls 2wd 46,000 miles. When vehicle is in motion at any rate of speed the steering feels loose and is also rattling. Causes extra effort in stabilizing vehicle in a single direction. Was taken to two san antonio based dealers gillman Mitsubishi san antonio and northpoint Mitsubishi. Northpoint…
2001 mitsubushi Montero Sport...tie rod sleeve on passenger side unexpectedly came apart as I was pulling out from parking space onto busy roadway. This caused me to not be able to steer correctly. Mechanic replaced tie rod and feels that it was a manufacturing defect as threads where still intact just fitting was not…
Engine
6 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: engine.
I have a mistusbishi Montero Sport xls 2001 3.0. Now I have only had the car for 2yrs I kept up with the oil changes and all of the other requirements for the vehicle. Now the motor had a tap to it. Ask the head of the shop in the florence sc area and was told that all used monteros tap. Shouldn't be a problem. Now…
I purchased a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport used in march 2004, one month after purchase I brought it to the dealership with a complaint of a knocking noise in the engine. The dealership said nothing was wrong. I have properly maintained my vehicle since day one and learned to live with the knocking noise. On oct 23…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: storage.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact observed an excessive amount of fuel spilling from the lower portion of the fuel tank. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the weld zone of the…
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 that area of the…
Suspension
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: front.
While driving on the highway. I lost control of vehicle and proceeded to drive onto shoulder. After quickly checking tires, etc. I noticed the frame had ripped in half. The driver side frame was completely rotted for 4-5 feet. From the front door to the rear wheel well. After inspection of the entire frame the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (16 complaints, typically around 24,000 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); transmission (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2001 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Montero Sport model year since 2000, with 63 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.