2000 Mitsubishi MONTERO SPORT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
97 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
116,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 52 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 97 complaints (8.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 23 | 23.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 16.5% |
| Steering behavior | 15 | 15.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Suspension:Front | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Steering: 6; Structure:Body: 6; Suspension:Front: 6; Air Bags: 5; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 21 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 21; 150,000 and above: 9
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (21). 45 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2000: 4; 2001: 12; 2002: 9; 2003: 14; 2004: 11; 2005: 7; 2006: 3; 2007: 3; 2008: 2; 2009: 4; 2010: 5; 2011: 6; 2012: 5; 2013: 3; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003422 · 2003-01-26 (January 26, 2003)
2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE ENGINE FAILED AT 60,058 MILES. LEITH MITSUBISHI SAID I DID NOT CHANGE THE OIL AND SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 60K MILES THAT THEY WANTED $5000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. I HAVE 5 DOCUMENTED OIL CHANGES, AND PERFORMED SEVERAL OTHER BUT THE OIL CHNAGES PLACES DID NOT HAVE RECORDS ON COMPUTER.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,058 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003422 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004708 · 2003-02-03 (February 3, 2003)
THE COIL SPRING SUSPENSION WAS INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE PROPERLY WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS NOT INCLUDING PASSENGERS, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PASSENGER SUSTAINING A BACK INJURY, ALSO THE REAR SEATS DID NOT CONTAIN ENOUGH PADDING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004708 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006510 · 2002-04-13 (April 13, 2002)
TRANSFER CASE CAME APART AND WHEELS LOCKED UP. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****760652
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006510 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008121 · 2003-02-26 (February 26, 2003)
VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OF 55 AND ABOVE. I'VE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 11 TIMES AND I HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT ON 2/28/02 FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. THEIR SOLUTION SEEMS TO BE TO ROTATE AND BALANCE THE TIRES. THAT'S NOT THE SOLUTION BECAUSE THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008121 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011164 · 2003-03-10 (March 10, 2003)
THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE. *JB SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011164 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015467 · 2003-04-09 (April 9, 2003)
WHEN IT RAINED, WATER LEAKED INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN VIA THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016752 · 2003-04-30 (April 30, 2003)
WITH LESS THAN 40K MILES ON MY 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT, THE BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE ROTORS REPLACED ONCE. NOW TWO LOCAL MECHANICS TELL ME THAT MY VEHICLE'S BRAKE PADS COVER LESS THAN 50% OF THE ROTOR, CAUSING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. THE ROOT CAUSE APPEARS TO BE THAT THE VEHICLE HAS 14" ROTORS ON TRUCKS DESIGNED FOR 15" ROTORS (AND 15" WHEELS). THE RESULT IS THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WEARS OUT QUICKLY AND, IN THE OPINION OF MY LOCAL GOODYEAR DEALERSHIP, PRESENTS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. THE GOODYEAR DEAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020694 · 2003-05-29 (May 29, 2003)
BRAKES, GRIND AND SQUEAK, HAD THEM CHECKED WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE FINE. ALSO HAD A FRONT WHEEL ALLIGNMENT DUE TO RIGHT PULLING!!!! AND ALSO I HAVE EXPERIENCED WHEN FRONT WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP AND THE BACK ARE DOWN,,YOU DO HAVE AIR PRESSURE THAT IS NOT GOOD!!!! ALL COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN NOTED BY PREVIOUS CONSUMERS ARE RIGHT ON THE MONEY AS FAR AS THIS MONTERO SPORT VEHICLE, AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO AVOID INCURRING PROBLEMS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020694 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V027000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2001-02-05 (February 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗