2000 Mitsubishi Montero: common problems and reliability

The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero has 154 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic. Owners most often flag underpowered engine performance (especially in gasoline and older non-turbo diesel variants) — sluggish acceleration, struggles on highways. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2000 model year

154
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
25
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

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

Where owners report problems

service brakes
23
hydraulic
23
structure
22
suspension
20
power train
19

Recalls affecting the 2000 Montero

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 04V428000

CERTAIN 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 20V035000

Mitsubishi 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…

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

Campaign 01V027000

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 the Montero and Montero Sport widely regarded as reliable, durable, and offering strong value, particularly in the used market. Long-term owner reports consistently praise the vehicles for their longevity, with examples ci

  • Underpowered engine performance (especially in gasoline and older non-turbo diesel variants) — sluggish acceleration, struggles on highways. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Firm/stiff ride quality — described as "tagtag" or uncomfortable, especially compared to crossover competitors. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission overheating/hunting (older automatic models) — gear hunting, getting stuck in lower gears on inclines. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Outdated infotainment and technology — low-resolution screens, basic features, wired connectivity only. Frequency: recurrent.
  • High fuel consumption (gasoline models and older generations) — reports of 18-20 MPG (13-14 L/100km) or worse, particularly in V6 models. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Montero.

Typical used price

Used Montero listings typically run $8,064–$12,975 across 2001 to 2006 model years.

Other Montero model years

2002 Montero
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