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2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 33.

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63Owner complaints

Model-year median: 33

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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199833
199997
200063
200154
200231
20035
2004
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
14Electrical System
11Power Train
8Air Bags
7Engine And Engine Cooling
6
All reported categories
Steering
6Fuel System, Gasoline
3Suspension
3Unknown Or Other
3Equipment
2Exterior Lighting
2Interior Lighting
2Service Brakes
2Structure
2Tires
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Visibility
2Fuel/propulsion System
1Service Brakes, Electric
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

36 reports with mileage · 27 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

8 crash reports3 fire reports6 injury reports

Equipment complaints

2 reports
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20,000 miles · May 7, 2004
Equipment

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE RATTLING NOTED IN THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS NOTED. THE ALUMINUM BRACKET HOLDING THE COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED WITH A CAST IRON BRACKET. WE HAVE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COOL DOWN WHILE OPERATING THE AIR CONDITIONING NOW. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCAS…

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WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE RATTLING NOTED IN THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS NOTED. THE ALUMINUM BRACKET HOLDING THE COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED WITH A CAST IRON BRACKET. WE HAVE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COOL DOWN WHILE OPERATING THE AIR CONDITIONING NOW. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS TO BE TOLD IT IS COOLING. IT IS ALMOST AS THOUGH THE VENTS DO NOT OPEN TO ALLOW THE COOLED AIR TO FLOW IN. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED MITSUBISHI'S DIAMOND CARE SERVICE NUMBER TO BE TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO HELP. THIS IS A LONG STANDING PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SOMEONE CHECK THE SYSTEM OUTSIDE OF A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP WHO AGREES THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10068466

Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2001
Equipment

WHEN TOWING VEHICLE OUT OF DITCH THE TOW HOOK BROKE OFF AND WENT THROUGH THE TAILGATE OF A 1997 FULL SIZE DODGE PICKUP. NOW THEY SAY IT IS NOT A TOW HOOK IT IS JUST A TIE DOWN TO GET IT HERE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #739765

Official recalls

1

01V027000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Feb 5, 2001

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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