Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 1 recall, 245 complaints.
1
Recalls
245
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
01V027000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 106, "BRAKE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On multiple occasions, the horn itself will start blowing without command. After pressing the horn ... |
| Jul 20, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and d... |
| Jun 3, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Reporting - safety recall as stated on NY state fail inspection. Emissions issues Émission result... |
| Mar 8, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 4 wh drive light flashes no apparent reason no issues makes the anti lock light come on and also the... |
| Dec 16, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After googling and doing a little reaching I found out it is a very common problem amongst these veh... |
| May 1, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR IS LEAKING SO IT MAKES A 'CHIRPING' SOUND FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VE... |
| Feb 12, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPE... |
| Oct 1, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Brake lines completely rusted through and I lost all brakes while heading to work, thankfully I was ... |
| May 5, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S WIFE HEARD AN AB... |
| Jul 9, 2018 | STEERING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BATTERY AND BRAKE INDICATO... |
| Feb 15, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I DROVE MY FAMILY TO THEIR DOCTOR APP. AND WHEN I WAS PARKED GASOLINE WAS DRIPPING DOWN IN FRONT OF ... |
| Sep 4, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ON 9/4/2017 AT APPROXIMATELY 615AM THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. 10 MINUTES LATER OUR PUPPY... |
| Mar 25, 2017 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | THIS WEEK I HAVE HAD TWO OCCURRENCES WHERE THE HORN JUST STARTS BLARING AND WON'T STOP. ONCE WAS IN... |
| Dec 18, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HORN ON CAR STARTS BLOWING FOR UNKNOWN REASON, CAR WAS NOT RUNNING AND WAS VERY COLD. I WAS TOLD THI... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS ACCUMULATOR FAILURE AND NOISE |
| Oct 7, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN SOUNDED INDEPENDENT... |
| Aug 4, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRAME IS RUSTING TO A POINT WHERE IT'S BECOMING UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR TENDS TO SHIF... |
| Apr 4, 2016 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | STABILITY FAILURE AND LIGHTS DEFECT |
| Jan 4, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GAS LEAK FROM THE FRONT MOUNT AREA OF THE SENDING UNIT ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. SIGNIFICANT LEAK, OD... |
| Aug 1, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE HORN SOUNDED LOUDLY WITHOU... |