2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
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.
- Complaints
- 97
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
18% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 97 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 97 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
18% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Service brakes
18% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Structure
15% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
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, 2018-11-28
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
14% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing front and coil springs.
Show complaint excerpts
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-03
Also filed under Seats
Steering
10% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and electric power assist system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000Complaint volume 97 complaints filed for this model year.
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2001-02-15Service brakes, hydraulic01V027000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V027000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- 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, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.