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2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean MonteroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints63 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic31
Engine and engine cooling21
Air bags11
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power assist: vacuum

Recall 01V-254 · Sep 4, 2001 · 345 vehicles

Risk. THE LOSS OF THIS GAS PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND POSSIBLY A DELAYED FIRST…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi Caribbean.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Montero year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Montero median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Montero owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE INDICATORS AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR LEAKAGE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN THE PAST WEEK, ALONG WITH A SOUND ALERT FROM THE HORN, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC,…
Complaint 10471124 · Aug 20, 2012
DT: THE CONTACT STATES SHE OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKES NOT WORKING. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS PUMPING THE BRAKES TO TRY TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP, BUT IT WOULD NOT…
Complaint 10140193 · Oct 19, 2005 · 70,000 miles
SAFETY RECALL REGARDING DEFECTIVE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME DESPITE AN EARLIER RECALL IN WHICH THE DEALER REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PART ON SEPT. 27, 2001. THIS RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED THREE…
Complaint 10129137 · Jul 5, 2005

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