Complaints
80
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:104,877 mi
#26 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:119,858 mi
#35 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:34,500 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 104,877 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 119,858 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | — | 34,500 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | 2 | 114,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,877
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,858
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,500
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
114,000
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 80 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 104,877 mi); Steering Defects (6 complaints, avg 119,858 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (5 complaints, avg 34,500 mi). 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 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 95,469 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport include 9 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 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 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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