Model year record

2001 Mitsubishi Montero

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 213 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V428000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Vehicles affected
100,432
Reported to NHTSA
2004-09-01

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V067000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
134,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-11
Owners notified
2004-03-29

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN A STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION FOR HEADREST ADJUSTMENT WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) TETHER STRAP.

Safety risk

IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

A LETTER OUTLINING THE PROBLEM WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ALONG WITH A STICKER CONTAINING THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO AFFIX THE STICKER IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V254001

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
39,020
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-03
Owners notified
2001-10-01

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE PRESSURIZED NITROGEN GAS FROM INSIDE THE ACCUMULATOR.

Safety risk

THE LOSS OF THIS GAS PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND POSSIBLY A DELAYED FIRST TIME BRAKE BOOST ASSIST AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACCUMULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V123002

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
4,275
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-01
Owners notified
2000-06-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

Safety risk

THIS LIMITS THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VISION ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REARVIEW MIRROR.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum25101,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic23126,900 mi
Service brakes17149,000 mi
Electrical system13127,501 mi
Electrical system: horn10127,501 mi
Air bags7151,231 mi
Air bags: frontal766,000 mi
Suspension77,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine645,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling511,000 mi
Unknown or other5178,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly4
Engine3151,231 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Steering3137,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior3
Electrical system: ignition277,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor277,000 mi
Exterior lighting27,500 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights211,000 mi
Power train2152,989 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines241,660 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit214,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Structure: body2
Suspension: front: wheel bearing270,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk177,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1152,989 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan146,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control145,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner145,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.145,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1170,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)145,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)141,660 mi
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1121,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1250,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist11,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic165,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman162,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front159,368 mi
Suspension: front: hub170,000 mi
Suspension: rear1
Tires1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly145,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 2000 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.