repaired · 2022 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
2000 Mitsubishi MonteroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-035 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 21, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Sam Kennedy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
7Structure
6Suspension
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
3Vehicle speed control
3Visibility
158 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 15 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 Mitsubishi 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
Other: labels
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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.
Best & worst years
2000 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
'84'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
- 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.
KNOCKING IN THE FRONT END BETWEEN THE TWO TIRES, STEERING, BRAKES, KNOCKING AND OTHER NOISE, PULLING TO THE LEFT, TIRES WEARING BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF FRONT TIRES. NOTICED TIRE WERE CUFFED AND ROUND. BOTH REAR WINDOWS STICK WHEN OPERATING IN DOWN MOTION.
VEHICLE WAS RIDING SLUGGISH, BUT BRAKING DISTANCE WAS FINE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS THAT WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER BELIEVED BRAKE WERE STICKING. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE IS BETTER.*AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT UNEVEN BRAKE WEAR IS NORMAL. *JB
ABS LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY, BUT THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. PUSHING ON THE BRAKES, IT FEELS LIKE A DELAY RESPONSE IN THE BRAKES. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER.*AK
Own a 2000 Montero?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.