MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mitsubishi Montero

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2001 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:58.194Z

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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 27 complaints 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 74 complaints 1999: 40 complaints 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2001 2002: 111 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006
2001: 166 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19864
19873
19881
198910
199023
199118
199212
199314
199431
199586
199627
199763
199874
199940
200051
2001166
2002111
200339
20045
20051
20064

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 24 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 23 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO AVOID A PRECEDING VEHICLE THAN ABRUPTLY APPLIED THEIR BRAKES. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130122

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S WIFE HEARD AN ABNORMAL CHIRPING SOUND AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE SOUND ORIGINATED FROM THE UNDER THE DASHBOARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190705

I'M DRIVING DOWNHILL WHEN MY BRAKES START ACTING UP. IT WAS SO HARD AND NO POWER BRAKES , I NEEDED TO USE THE HAND BRAKES TO MAKE SURE I WASN'T GOING HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120626

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000630 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 111, "REARVIEW

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REARVIEW MIRROR.

Campaign 00V123002 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 166
R 20011001 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAG

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACCUMULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEI

Campaign 01V254001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040329 — equipment

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN A STEP-BY-STEP

Remedy: A LETTER OUTLINING THE PROBLEM WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ALONG WITH A STICKER CONTAINING THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO AFFIX THE STICKER IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL

Campaign 04V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V123002 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V254001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V067000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

◆ 2002 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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