Major Problems with 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Mitsubishi Montero

2000 Mitsubishi Montero Victims: 3

2000 Mitsubishi Montero VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2

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

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Problems with ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Montero owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on 7/13/00 while travelling on city street @ 25-30 mph & maintaining adequate distance ( at least 2 car lengths...	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon starting car the battery exploded spewing acid all over the engine and hood and causing several dents on both...	4
AIR BAGS no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	3 ~ 93333 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN took my truck back to the dealer on 2/22/01 for engine light that came on. they replaced a leaky fuel...	3
FRONT > SUSPENSION approaching highway speeds a vibration occurs at the front end of the vehicle most noticeable in the steering wheel. moreover...	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL intermittently vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly when brakes were applied. dealer has repaired/inspected the vehicle three times.*ak...	3
BODY > STRUCTURE design of the roof causes a blind spot and driver is unableto see overhead traffic lights. dealer notifed. *ak...	3 ~ 89000 miles
TIRES advised by dealer to rotate tires every 4000 mi. to avoid failures.( dot number: tire size: 16 )...	3
VISIBILITY consumer states windshield wipers do not work when it snows. ts...	2
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the driverside wheel is popping dealer found no problems. (attorney for client) *yh...	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER took my truck back to the dealer on 2/22/01 for engine light that came on. they replaced a leaky fuel...	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING in february 2000 i had pulled up underneath my home. the car was in park when the motor excelled. i...	2
STRUCTURE the consumer feels that the clearance from the ground to the bottom of the vehicle is too high the consumer...	2
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM without any indication horn would sound off. consumer would have too pull horn fuse to stop. dealer has been contacted.	2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 30 mph driver was unable to shift gears. but was able to maintain control of the vehicle and...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES driver's side door latch fell off while traveling on the highway.*ak ...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the rear door will not close and the latches will go up and down intermittently. *ak....	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS the driver side wheel nut and screw broke while driving. *jb tie rod adjustment nut and tie rod were no	1 ~ 85000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN steering-front end vibrtation. *ak...	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS hit a deer at 60 mph. full frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy. *ak...	1
STEERING knocking in the front end between the two tires steering brakes knocking and other noise pulling to the left tires...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC knocking in the front end between the two tires steering brakes knocking and other noise pulling to the left tires...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS vehicle was riding sluggish but braking distance was fine. dealer replaced brake pads that were worn out. consumer believed brake	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the driverside wheel is popping dealer found no problems. (attorney for client) *yh...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driverside wheel is popping dealer found no problems. (attorney for client) *yh...	1
WHEELS the driverside wheel is popping dealer found no problems. (attorney for client) *yh...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the driverside wheel is popping dealer found no problems. (attorney for client) *yh...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE took my truck back to the dealer on 2/22/01 for engine light that came on. they replaced a leaky fuel...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION the front wheel bearings have been adjusted twice by mitsubishi dealership mechanics. first time by "courtesy mitsubishi" on stevens creek...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING approaching highway speeds a vibration occurs at the front end of the vehicle most noticeable in the steering wheel. moreover...	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while driving heard noise coming from engine. then took vehicle to dealer they found engine block was cracked. also discovered...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE every time we refuel a gasoline odor persists inside the vehicle. we do not "top off" the tank and we	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE hesitation when accelerating from stop....	1
REAR > SUSPENSION the vehicle was sold with inadequate rear coil suspension resulting in the vehicle "bottoming out" with rear passengers. the vehicle...	1
SEATS there is a piece of metal sticking out of passenger's side rear seat. these 2 pieces of metal are used	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE while backing up there was a slight impact to the rear bumper at less than 10 mph and the rear	1
SUSPENSION vehicle does not stay in alignment causing excessive wear on tires. cause is unknown.*ak...	1
SEAT BELTS consumer called complaining about having problems with the rear middle seat belt. also stated that they were trying to install	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when applying brakes rotors will squeak /scratch and will feel a pulsation. dealer will only resurface rotors. *ak...	1

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