Mitsubishi / Montero Sport / 2000
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Owners have filed 128 complaints about the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 14.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 13.3%.
Complaints128
Crashes26
Fires2
Injuries20
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 14.1% · 18
Power train 13.3% · 17
Structure 11.7% · 15
Suspension 10.9% · 14
Air bags 8.6% · 11
Steering 7.8% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 6.3% · 8
Seat belts 6.3% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 20 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 106,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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 Service brakes, hydraulic
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 Service brakes, hydraulic
Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance and a vehicle accident. Problem was due to the brake vacuum hoes. Dealer notified ts Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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