Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 245 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Montero Sport (model years 2000–2004, 2009). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (38 complaints), followed by power train (33 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 31 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 54 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 63 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 97 | 17 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (97), 2001 (63) and 2002 (54). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mitsubishi Montero Sport model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 38 | 4 of 6 | |
| Power train | 33 | 4 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 33 | 4 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 29 | 4 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 4 of 6 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V027000 | Feb 5, 2001 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2000–2001 | 19,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 45 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 38 people injured and 3 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.