MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:40:27.334Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Montero Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1997: 29 complaints 1997 1998: 35 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 97 complaints 2000 2001: 63 complaints 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2003: 31 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2000: 97 complaints
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YearComplaints
199729
199835
199933
200097
200163
200254
200331
20045
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20181128

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS AT A RED LIGHT WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL AND FRONT ENDED VEHICLE BEHIND. OTHER DRIVER SAID THAT VEHICLE JUMPED AND HIT VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010313

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT LIGHT TURN GREEN AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BUT VEHICLE IN FRONT DID NOT. CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE THAT JUMPED INTO OTHER VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010313

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 97
R 20010215 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 NONCOMP

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 R

Campaign 01V027000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V027000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

◆ 2001 ◆ 2002 ▲ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is rated "significantly worse".

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

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.