2000 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero.

19992001
Complaints
68
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Crash-related:1
#24 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:3
#34 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2000 Mitsubishi Montero

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~18,123 vehicles.

20V035000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~18,123 affected

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.

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2000 Mitsubishi Montero — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero has 68 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (5 complaints); Airbags (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero include 8 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 8 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 2000 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 18,123 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

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