IllustrationSINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE THERE HAS BEEN CONSTANT VIBRATION, TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. DEALER BALANCED WHEELS, AND DID FRONT ALIGNMENT, THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 33.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
325–50K
750–75K
675–100K
21100–150K
9150K+
52 reports with mileage · 45 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports1 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
97 reportsVIBRATIONS OCCUR IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT MODERATE SPEEDS, WITH VISIBLE SHAKING OCCURRING AT TIMES. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THE REGIONAL MANAGER MET WITH ME AND TOLD ME THIS IS COMMON IN THESE VEHICLES. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN SEPT. 2001, I HAD THE EXPECTATION THAT A WHEEL BALANCING WOULD REME…
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VIBRATIONS OCCUR IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT MODERATE SPEEDS, WITH VISIBLE SHAKING OCCURRING AT TIMES. AFTER SEVERAL VISITS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THE REGIONAL MANAGER MET WITH ME AND TOLD ME THIS IS COMMON IN THESE VEHICLES. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN SEPT. 2001, I HAD THE EXPECTATION THAT A WHEEL BALANCING WOULD REMEDY THE SITUATION. A WHEEL BALANCING REMOVED MOST OF THE VIBRATION, BUT THE RESIDUAL VIBRATIONS/SHAKING IS UNACCEPTABLE. IT'S VERY UPSETTING TO PAY $25,000 FOR A VEHICLE THAT PROVIDES SUCH A POOR DRIVING EXPERIENCE. I REGRET THAT I BOUGHT IT.*AK
INADEQUATE REAR SUSPENSION/SUSPENSION SAGGING. *AK
AS I BEGAN TO FEEL FAINT WHILE DRIVING A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY, I STARTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I REMEMBER PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE NEXT THING I KNEW I HAD HIT A TREE. I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT FULLY INFLATE ON THE DRIVER SIDE POSITION. THERE WERE NO PASSENGE…
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AS I BEGAN TO FEEL FAINT WHILE DRIVING A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY, I STARTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I REMEMBER PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE NEXT THING I KNEW I HAD HIT A TREE. I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT FULLY INFLATE ON THE DRIVER SIDE POSITION. THERE WERE NO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. MY ARM HAD LACERATIONS AND CUTS AND THE WIND SHIELD WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. NEITHER THE AIRBAG NOR THE SEATBELT KEPT ME FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN CABIN WHEN THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN.*JB
THE DRIVERSIDE WHEEL IS POPPING, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V027000 ON BRAKE VACUUM HOSES . DEALERSHIP STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DEFECT, AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD RECEIVE PARTS. ALSO, BRAKES WERE BEGINNING TO MAKE SQUEAKING NOISES.*AK DEALER CHECKED BRAKES AND STATED THE SQUEAKING NOISE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. *…
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CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V027000 ON BRAKE VACUUM HOSES . DEALERSHIP STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DEFECT, AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD RECEIVE PARTS. ALSO, BRAKES WERE BEGINNING TO MAKE SQUEAKING NOISES.*AK DEALER CHECKED BRAKES AND STATED THE SQUEAKING NOISE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. *SLC
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO RECALL NOTICE 01V027000/BRAKE HOSES. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. HAS YET CONTACTED CONSUMER TO INFORM HIM THAT DEALERSHIP COULD PERFORM REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP ON 3 OCCASIONS. *SLC
THERE IS A RECALL 01V027000. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE ANY PARTS IN, AND THEY HAVEN'T GIVEN CONSUMER A DATE ON WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THE PARTS. *AK
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
Official recalls
101V027000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Feb 5, 2001
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE HOSES COULD BURST CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.