2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Recalls

1 recall names the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Newest first.

• Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Feb 5, 2001NHTSA 01V02700019,000 vehicles

  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.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  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 recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train17
2. Service brakes, hydraulic17
3. Structure15
4. Suspension14
5. Air bags10
6. Steering10
7. Engine and engine cooling8
8. Seat belts7
9. Vehicle speed control6
10. Electrical system6

Latest complaints

• Dec 11, 2019SC120,000 miCrash1 injury
  Air bags
  TL* the contact owned a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. While driving 60 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into two vehicles ahead of her while the brake pedal was engaged. The contact lost control of the vehicle as it rolled over and landed on…

  TL* the contact owned a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. While driving 60 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into two vehicles ahead of her while the brake pedal was engaged. The contact lost control of the vehicle as it rolled over and landed on its driver's side. The driver's and front passenger air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the left shoulder, hip, knee, back, face, back, and spine. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.*bf*jb

• Nov 28, 2018PA200,000 mi
  Structure › Body · Suspension

  I heard a noise while driving at low speeds while hitting bumps, when I stopped driving and looked under the vehicle I noticed the frame was rusted completely through to the other side, and especially bad where the rear differential bracket IS attached to the frame, its so loose it doesn't look safe to drive.

• Dec 19, 2016CT170,000 mi
  Steering
  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. On several occasions while attempting to move the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to operate. The contact also stated that the vehicle was…

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. On several occasions while attempting to move the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to operate. The contact also stated that the vehicle was pulling to left. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

• Oct 12, 2016CA137,363 mi
  Vehicle speed control

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 137,363.

• Aug 5, 2016CA142,000 mi
  Electrical system · Unknown or other

  Alternator send overcharge to battery it make blow fuses and affected the sensors at the automatic transmission was drving to my daugther house around 1,5 hrs to go

• Sep 29, 2015NY13,623 mi
  Structure › Body

  My mitsubishi montero sport 00, has frame rot, will not pass inspection, it definitely should be a factory recall, so many complaints, and safe issues

• Jan 24, 2015NC
  Structure › Body

  I took my vehicle for a back brake inspection. it was found that the underbody of the vehicle was severely corroded with rust and some underbody framework rotted through. the structure of the vehicle was declared unrepairable and unsafe to drive due to underbody rust and corrosion to the metal. *tr

• Nov 10, 2014TX
  Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Steering

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the alternator failed as the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not available.

• Jun 30, 2014CA123,447 miCrash
  Vehicle speed control
  I was pulling into my sisters drive which has a big trash dispenser in it & I already had my foot on the brake going about 1MPH the SUV lunged forward like I was hit from behind & my vehicle crashed into the trash dispenser & that then hit their fence which bent. There IS damage to my front end &…

  I was pulling into my sisters drive which has a big trash dispenser in it & I already had my foot on the brake going about 1MPH the SUV lunged forward like I was hit from behind & my vehicle crashed into the trash dispenser & that then hit their fence which bent. There IS damage to my front end & now turning the wheels causing scraping of the front tire. This IS not the first time I have had it lunge like this. Several times before so took to mechanic he put on machine to see if transmission was going but it was not. I am the original owner of this vehicle &:only one time did I get a recall for a plug to be replaced but there are several others even having to do with brakes. I have had family members in my SUV that can validate issues happening. I hope someone will act on this since I have read this has happened to several others. I have left a phone message also in regards to this. I was so scared I actually was sick to my stomach when I thought what could of happened. *tr

• Nov 7, 2013CA173,884 miCrash
  Engine · Vehicle speed control
  My wife was driving are 00 mits montero sport, on the fwy she try to slow down to get out of the fwy. She was pressing on the brake but the car was not slowing down so she put the transmission to lower gears to make the SUV to slow down it help but not to get the SUV to stop. So she hit the car…

  My wife was driving are 00 mits montero sport, on the fwy she try to slow down to get out of the fwy. She was pressing on the brake but the car was not slowing down so she put the transmission to lower gears to make the SUV to slow down it help but not to get the SUV to stop. So she hit the car in-front. So after the car came to a stop after hitting the car the rpm were rubbing high so she put the car in park and turn the car off. so police came over because car was on the blocking the off-ram. When the tow truck driver show up and look under the hood he toll my wife that the throttle it was stock in the open position that what cause her not to be able to stop .... The officer toll my wife she was luck. *tr

• Oct 22, 2013CO140,790 mi
  Engine · Steering
  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly started losing power and would not accelerate beyond 60 mph. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel seized and had to be turned with abrupt force. The vehicle was…

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly started losing power and would not accelerate beyond 60 mph. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel seized and had to be turned with abrupt force. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the crank shaft bolt had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000. The current mileage was 140,790. updated 03/05/14*lj the water pump, timing belt and crank shaft were replaced.

• May 19, 2013TX95,000 miCrash1 injury
  Air bags · Seat belts

  In a front end crash, the airbags did not deploy and the seat belts did not work. the driver hit the steering wheel and was injured. *tr

• Dec 12, 2012NJ144,000 mi
  Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
  I took my car to inspect a banging noise under the left rear of the auto. upon ispection it was found that the frame of the car was rusted and rotted thru the entire frame . It was fractured in spots and parts rusted entirely away. It was found to be unsafe to drive. it can not be repaired. the…

  I took my car to inspect a banging noise under the left rear of the auto. upon ispection it was found that the frame of the car was rusted and rotted thru the entire frame . It was fractured in spots and parts rusted entirely away. It was found to be unsafe to drive. it can not be repaired. the machanic told me it IS a defect in the metal. the car has never been in a flood and I don't live near sald water. The rest of the car IS in good shape. The car IS now undrivable. *tr

• Dec 10, 2012NJ143,000 mi
  Structure › Body
  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he began to hear a banging noise from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed that part of the frame was fractured. The contact reattached the frame and took the…

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he began to hear a banging noise from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed that part of the frame was fractured. The contact reattached the frame and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to repair the failure. After diagnosis, he was advised that the entire frame exhibited severe rust, fracturing and the vehicle was no longer able to be driven. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileage was 143,000.

• Oct 1, 2012PA109,000 mi
  Structure › Body

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection and the contact was told that the rear axle, frame and the structure of the vehicle were completely rusted. The state inspection officer advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.

• Jun 6, 2012MA
  Structure › Frame and members

  I brought my vehicle to a garage for routine maintenance, upon inspection attendant informed me that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded and unsafe to drive. I am stunned to learn this, as I am the original owner of the vehicle and it has been garaged since ownership. I am angry, frustrated and feel as a consumer this IS not right.

• May 2, 2012CA186,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling
  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to manuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the crank shaft bolt had detached from…

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to manuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the crank shaft bolt had detached from the pulley assembly, causing the power steering to fail. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign ID number: 00v311001 (engine and engine cooling:engine), that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall because it only covered 1997-1999 montero sport models. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

• Oct 10, 2011ME127,000 miCrash1 injury
  Air bags

  Air bag failed to deploy when driver lost control of vehicle and drove into a small grove of trees. Car was totaled. Windshield collapsed, entering car cabin and hit driver. Driver was wearing his seat belt at the time of the incident. Driver incurred bump to head and bruised hip. Driver did not require medical transport. *tr *kb

• Aug 31, 2011NJ130,000 mi
  Structure

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the undercarriage was extremely corroded. The contact had not experienced a failure and stated the under carriage was not fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

• Apr 26, 2011MA120,000 mi
  Structure › Frame and members
  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake excessively. The contact later discovered that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised him that the frame was fractured…

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake excessively. The contact later discovered that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised him that the frame was fractured and that the vehicle was unable to be repaired. There were no repairs to the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was approximately 120,000. The vin was unavailable.

• Mar 24, 2011CT115,000 mi
  Structure › Frame and members

  TL* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was having routine maintenance performed when the mechanic discovered that the chassis was completely corroded. The dealer was contacted but they did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.

• Jan 12, 2011TX120,000 mi
  Steering
  While leaving a parking lot. Lost steering capability. During troubleshooting found the drivers side outer tie rod had separated from the adjust tube. Both lock nuts were tight and in the original positions and the adjust tube and inner tie rod were tight. Threads of the tie rod did not appear to…

  While leaving a parking lot. Lost steering capability. During troubleshooting found the drivers side outer tie rod had separated from the adjust tube. Both lock nuts were tight and in the original positions and the adjust tube and inner tie rod were tight. Threads of the tie rod did not appear to be stripped but the adjust tube would not tighten to the outer tie rod lock nut. This IS the first and only instance of this failure on this car. Dealer IS replacing both drivers and passenger side inner tie rod, outer tie rod and adjust tube at my cost. My concern IS the severity of the failure. If this would have happened while on the highway it would have been a major accident with deaths or major injury occurring. Auto IS 10 years old with approx 120000 miles. Manufacturer and dealer both indicated that this IS a wear item but IS not part of an inspection. *Tr

• Jan 6, 2011MI154,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling
  Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. While driving 33 mph, the crankshaft pulled separated from the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the vehicle was coasted. The contact referenced recall 00v311001 (engine and engine cooling: engine) for the 1999 model but…

  Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. While driving 33 mph, the crankshaft pulled separated from the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the vehicle was coasted. The contact referenced recall 00v311001 (engine and engine cooling: engine) for the 1999 model but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact stated that now the vehicle would not start. The current and failure mileages were 154,000.

• Oct 21, 2010MA195,529 mi
  Structure › Frame and members

  Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. while having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the sub frame was completely rotted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 195,529.

• Sep 14, 2010FL140,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Crankshaft pulley broke,steering wheel stuck in the middle of the road. *Tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
• 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
• 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
• 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
• 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
• 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
• 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
• 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10130468This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
• 10013684Mirror reading oc (open circuit) or sc (short circuit). Mitsubishi tech talk.
• 10007308Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming for engine hesitation / diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0154.
• 10004660Shift flare during the 2nd-to-3rd gear upshift may be due to learned data in the powertrain control module (pcm).
• 10004448Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle.
• 10003753Oxygen sensor detection.
• 10002271Air conditioner refrigerant quantity - service manual revision.
• 10001040A pulsating or rattle noise heard when the air conditioner IS on.
• 10001036Speedometer driven gear worn.
• 10000437Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming for engine stalling / engine hesitation / diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0154.
• 10000283Incorrect powertrain control module (pcm) software parameters may cause oxygen sensor failure (diagnostic trouble code p0154).
• 10000095Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming for engine stalling / engine hesitation / diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0154.
• 6088735Information regarding a numer of immobilizer ecus not having override codes.
• 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
• 6088721Information concerning a no-start condition caused by immobilizer ignition key interference.
• 6088716This bulletin clarifies the installation instructions for the 6-disc in-dash cd changer.
• 637074Information on a diagnostic trouble code p0174 set
• 636851Service review regarding tsb-02-13-014 - fuel tank differential pressure sensor - service manual revision.
• 636825On some vehicles, customers may find that when programming the rke answerback function the desired function change may not take place.
• 635092Subject regarding fuel tank differentialpressure sensor - service manual revision.
• 631890Subject regarding ball joint dust cover grease application, service manual revision. *Slc
• 631467Subject regarding diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and p0174 for V6 models.

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