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2000 Mitsubishi Montero Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, most often about the body and structure (14% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Montero model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Body and structure
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: body.
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 mileage was 158,000 and…
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 repaired. The approximate…
Brakes
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Electrical
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: wiring.
Suspension
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: front, rear.
Engine
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Transmission
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, driveline.
Air bags
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she swerved to avoid hitting an object on the roadway and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over three times and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained severe injuries to both arms. The vehicle was destroyed…
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 bruising to the chest, arms…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
The driver side wheel nut and screw broke while driving. Tie rod adjustment nut and tie rod were no good, had to replace both ball joints and tie rod.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (7 complaints); brakes (7 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 23, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Montero?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Montero model year since 2000, with 51 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.