Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).

How many 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 63 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls and problems

1 recall and 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 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.

2001 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic14
Electrical system11
Power train8
Air bags7
Engine and engine cooling6
Steering6
Fuel system, gasoline3
Suspension3
Unknown or other3
Equipment2

What owners report

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

Aug 24, 2024 · Unknown or other
On multiple occasions, the horn itself will start blowing without command. After pressing the horn to alert another driver, the horn will then stick again. There are repairs where 3m tape is applied to the horn switch behind the airbag, however it is not a professional repair and looks like it could potentially cause…

Nov 24, 2022 · Service brakes
4 wh drive light flashes no apparent reason no issues makes the anti lock light come on and also the abs light worried cause a prob wit the brakes or something

Oct 16, 2021 · Service brakes
Brake lines completely rusted through and I lost all brakes while heading to work, thankfully I was able to pull the emergency brake to slow down and I coasted through a red light blowing my horn so I was not hit. I bought this vehicle brand new with only 3 miles on it and ever since I initially got it , it began to…

Mar 2, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 187,985 miles
I DROVE MY FAMILY TO THEIR DOCTOR APP. AND WHEN I WAS PARKED GASOLINE WAS DRIPPING DOWN IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE ONTO THE PAVEMENT UPON INSPECTION I SAW GASOLINE RUNNING OFF OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK I THEN WENT AND TOLD THE PARKING LOT ATTENDANT WHAT WAS HAPPENING HE THEN HAD TO BLOCKADE THAT AREA OF THE…

Mar 29, 2017 · Air bags · 148,000 miles
THIS WEEK I HAVE HAD TWO OCCURRENCES WHERE THE HORN JUST STARTS BLARING AND WON'T STOP. ONCE WAS IN THE AFTERNOON, AND THE OTHER WAS AT 5:00 AM. MY ONLY DIY ALTERNATIVES ARE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY (OBVIOUSLY CAN'T USE THE VEHICLE), OR REMOVE THE FUSE (VERY UNSAFE). THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, NO WEATHER PROBLEMS…

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
2004	1	5	1	0

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

Questions

Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?: Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).
How many 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 63 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 24, 2024.