Complaints
128
Crashes
26
Fires
2
Injuries
20
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:74,740 mi
Fires:1
#26 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:152,000 mi
Crash-related:6
#36 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | 1 | 74,740 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 6 | — | 152,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 4 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 130,958 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 119,925 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | — | — | 26,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 5 | — | 108,575 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 99,659 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,740
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,958
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,925
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,500
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,575
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,659
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 128 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (8 complaints, avg 74,740 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (6 complaints, avg 152,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 100,366 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport include 26 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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