The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 154 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic. Owners most often flag transmission concerns – 8-speed automatic on newer models described as jerky (especially 1st to 2nd gear) and prone to gear hunting. older automatic transmissions (e.g., 1999) can exhibit a "punch" or clunk when shifting from neutral to drive/reverse, potentially due to worn mounts. transmission overheating on inclines reported on a 2013 model. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 Montero Sport model years we track, complaint volume runs from 29 (1996) to 154 (2000). With 154 complaints, the 2000 Montero Sport sits abovethe model's median of 115.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 01V027000VEHICLE 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…
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 04V428000CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE …
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 20V035000Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitra…
Sentiment is generally positive, with a strong reputation for reliability, value, and off-road capability, particularly for older generations (pre-2010).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Montero Sport. See the full Montero Sport owner picture and every model year.
Used Montero Sport listings typically run $2,700–$6,499 across 1998 to 2004 model years.
Compare every Montero Sport year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.