Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the most recent reported on February 5, 2001 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?

Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (15 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (15).

How many 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints mention a crash or fire?

17 of 97 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls and problems

1 recall and 97 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls

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

NHTSA campaign 01V027000 · reported February 5, 2001 · MITSUBISHI AMERICA · 19,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train15
Service brakes, hydraulic15
Structure15
Suspension14
Air bags10
Steering10
Engine and engine cooling9
Electrical system6
Seat belts6
Vehicle speed control6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 11, 2019 · Air bags · 120,000 miles · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES AHEAD OF HER WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT ROLLED OVER AND LANDED ON ITS DRIVER'S SIDE…

Nov 28, 2018 · Structure · 200,000 miles
I HEARD A NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE HITTING BUMPS, WHEN I STOPPED DRIVING AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THE FRAME WAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE, AND ESPECIALLY BAD WHERE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BRACKET IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, ITS SO LOOSE IT DOESN'T LOOK SAFE TO DRIVE.

Dec 19, 2016 · Steering · 170,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO LEFT. THE…

Oct 12, 2016 · Vehicle speed control · 137,363 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,363.

Aug 5, 2016 · Electrical system · 142,000 miles
ALTERNATOR SEND OVERCHARGE TO BATTERY IT MAKE BLOW FUSES AND AFFECTED THE SENSORS AT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DRVING TO MY DAUGTHER HOUSE AROUND 1,5 HRS TO GO

Montero Sport model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	97	17	1
2001	1	63	8	3
2002	0	54	14	0
2003	0	31	6	2

Across all years, the 2000 Montero Sport has the most complaints (97). All Mitsubishi Montero Sport years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the most recent reported on February 5, 2001 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?: Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (15 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (15).
How many 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints mention a crash or fire?: 17 of 97 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 11, 2019.