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Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
2001 Mitsubishi MonteroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 166 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Just a Man, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero has problems
166 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system
21Engine and engine cooling
17Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
14Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
13Power train
11Suspension
8Steering
7Visibility
2211 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 56 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 1 |
| Air bags | 14 | 9 |
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 3 |
| Visibility | 7 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 22 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2001 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.
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Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED.
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Power assist: vacuum
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…
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Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. THIS LIMITS THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VISION ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
112kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 47 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 38% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles18under 100k miles29100k miles or more
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
'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.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky. Additionally, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal vibrated and shuddered. The check engine warning…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ALSO WHILE AT A STAND STILL, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT WAS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V254001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM), THE BRAKE BOOSTER STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…
Own a 2001 Montero?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.