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2000 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 23, 202020V035000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V035000
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| Sep 1, 200404V428000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V428000
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| Feb 5, 200101V027000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsTHESE HOSES COULD BURST CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 01V027000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Montero, Montero Sport. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component146
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 22 | 15 |
| Hydraulic | 22 | 15 |
| Structure | 21 | 14 |
| Suspension | 20 | 14 |
| Power train | 18 | 12 |
| Air bags | 15 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 8 |
| Steering | 12 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 3 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Montero, Montero Sport.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“Awhile back my horn stopped working as if it was stuck down. I found out this was because of a problem with this cars airbag breaking down that causes this - and that there is a recall because these airbags are…”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owned a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. While driving 60 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle.”
- Suspension
“I heard a noise while driving at low speeds while hitting bumps, when I stopped driving and looked under the vehicle I noticed the frame was rusted completely through to the other side, and especially bad where the rear…”
Other Mitsubishi Montero model years
- 20043 recalls10 complaints
- 20032 recalls70 complaints
- 20023 recalls165 complaints
- 20015 recalls229 complaints
- 20003 recalls147 complaints
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2000 Mitsubishi Montero recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recent, 20V035000 (reported January 23, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 146 filed with NHTSA (15%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.