Major Problems with 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Victims: 2

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 1

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport COIL SPRINGS Victims: 1

Browse 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and BODY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Montero Sport owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving the automatic transmission temperature light illuminated. the consumer pulled over to check the owner's manual. the manual stated...	6 ~ 93425 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC as i began to feel faint while driving a mountain highway i started to pull off the road. i remember...	5
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection...	4 ~ 116406 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle has had 5 alignment adjustments done. vehicle checked by dealer who could not advise why problem continued to occur.	4 ~ 26500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS as i began to feel faint while driving a mountain highway i started to pull off the road. i remember...	4 ~ 152000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while stopping at a red light light turn green and vehicle accelerated but vehicle in front did not. consumer stepped	4 ~ 144898 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. while having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic for routine maintenance...	3 ~ 155265 miles
STEERING 2000 mitsubishi montero sport the pitman arm tie rod bolt snap while backing up in the parking lot. it was...	3 ~ 155597 miles
AIR BAGS consumer was traveling about 55 mph and experienced a funny little change in pavement. the roads were bad and the...	3 ~ 107500 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the vehicle...	2 ~ 157337 miles
SEAT BELTS i went to put a child's safety seats into car and the seatbelt would not lock in place at all....	2 ~ 86500 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS my son fell asleep while driving. he veered into the median and flipped 5 to 6 times. on first impact...	2 ~ 134595 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN mistubishi montero sport 2000- automatic transmission temperature light comes on when there are more than 2 persons in the vehicle...	2 ~ 129500 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving at 45mph steering column dropped in driver's lap.*ak...	2 ~ 9000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN transfer case came apart and wheels locked up. jb dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis**760652...	2 ~ 110500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer contacted dealership in regard to recall notice 01v027000/brake hoses. dealership informed consumer that parts were unavailable. has yet contacted	2 ~ 9000 miles
STRUCTURE consumer states there is excessive pressure in cabin when the window is rolled down.*jb...	2 ~ 130000 miles
SUSPENSION i just bought my montero sport 3 months ago. when testing driving the vehicle i felt pulling to the right...	2 ~ 200000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at 3000 miles rotors started to warp brakes would pulse. also the slower consumer would go the harder it was	2 ~ 17000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes were replaced twice. *jb scc...	2 ~ 30000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i took my car to inspect a banging noise under the left rear of the auto. upon ispection it was...	1 ~ 144000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE for many years now lift gate occasionally would not open after opening only a short time before. for example i...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS after changing the tire and then replacing the spare for the fixed tire the wheel lug nut on the front...	1 ~ 79678 miles
POWER TRAIN the automatic transmission temp light illuminated. the consumer pulled over and waited for the light to go off but it	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2000 mitsubishi montero involved in a rollover accident. consumer states that the ten inch fused loop/energy management loop to the...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driven at 85 mph vehicle caught on fire under the hood. prior the incident dealership provide a general tune	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT since i purchased this veh it never occurred to me as to how often i was having to have the...	1 ~ 30000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my complaint concerns a technical service bulletin #tsb-00-23-008 issued november 2000. in the bulletin mitsubishi motors addresses the need to...	1 ~ 52100 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i am very disappointed in my 2000 montero sport and the lack of answers that i have received in the...	1 ~ 123000 miles
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i am very disappointed in my 2000 montero sport and the lack of answers that i have received in the...	1 ~ 123000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING truck has had a smell similar to natural gas in the cab especially when idling. the first time we brought...	1 ~ 41000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE i never received nhtsa campaign id number : 01v027000 issued to mitzibu. owners in feb 2001 which states my vehicle...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my montero has had significant problems from day one with repeated/numerous visits to several mitsubishi dealerships in my area. i...	1 ~ 9000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY my montero has had significant problems from day one with repeated/numerous visits to several mitsubishi dealerships in my area. i...	1 ~ 9000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my montero has had significant problems from day one with repeated/numerous visits to several mitsubishi dealerships in my area. i...	1 ~ 9000 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my montero has had significant problems from day one with repeated/numerous visits to several mitsubishi dealerships in my area. i...	1 ~ 9000 miles
EQUIPMENT brakes grind and squeak had them checked was told that they were fine. also had a front wheel allignment due...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR i have a 2000 mitsubishi monterosport xls. the rear suspension bottom out when car was loaded. when i had warranty...	1 ~ 20000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2000 mitsubishi montero. the engine failed at 60 058 miles. leith mitsubishi said i did not change the oil and...	1 ~ 60058 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS as i began to feel faint while driving a mountain highway i started to pull off the road. i remember...	1
COLUMN > STEERING steering would tilt or pull to the right while driving. feel free to provide any further information.*ak...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer received recall 01v027000 on brake vacuum hoses . dealership stated that parts were not available to repair defect and...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST consumer received recall 01v027000 on brake vacuum hoses . dealership stated that parts were not available to repair defect and...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when consumer put car in reverse vehicle started to race and it flew back like gas pedal was stuck. *ak	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT a defective upper control arm dealer replaced the following part on two occasions under warranty. no reason given why this...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY noise was coming from front windshield. dealer was notified and made the repairs. currently problem is reoccurring. feel free to	1
SEATS the coil spring suspension was inadequate to support the weight of the vehicle properly with a full tank of gas...	1
REAR > SUSPENSION inadequate rear suspension/suspension sagging. *ak...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT the coil spring suspension was inadequate to support the weight of the vehicle properly with a full tank of gas...	1

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