2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker Montero Sport years.

98 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.

Should I buy one?

The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 98 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic.

Safety record for the 2000 model year

98
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
18
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Montero Sport years only. How we score it

Is 2000 a good year for the Montero Sport?

Across the 7 Montero Sport model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2004) to 245 (2001). With 98 complaints, the 2000 Montero Sport sits above the model's median of 61.

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.

Where owners report problems

service brakes
16
hydraulic
16
structure
15
suspension
14
power train
14

Recalls affecting the 2000 Montero Sport

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

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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.

What owners say across generations

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.

Other Montero Sport model years

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