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2001 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 1, 200404V428000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V428000
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| Feb 11, 200404V067000 | Equipment: other owners/service/other manualIF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V067000
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| Aug 3, 200101V254001 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuumTHE 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 01V254001
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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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| May 1, 200000V123002 | Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices exteriorTHIS LIMITS THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VISION ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V123002
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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 component242
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 94 | 39 |
| Hydraulic | 73 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 29 | 12 |
| Power train | 23 | 10 |
| Air bags | 23 | 10 |
| Suspension | 15 | 6 |
| Steering | 14 | 6 |
| Visibility | 10 | 4 |
| Equipment | 9 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 7 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
12 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.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“On multiple occasions, the horn itself will start blowing without command. After pressing the horn to alert another driver, the horn will then stick again.”
- Power train
“4 wh drive light flashes no apparent reason no issues makes the anti lock light come on and also the abs light worried cause a prob wit the brakes or something”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky.”
Other Mitsubishi Montero model years
- 20043 recalls10 complaints
- 20032 recalls70 complaints
- 20023 recalls165 complaints
- 20015 recalls229 complaints
- 20003 recalls147 complaints
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2001 Mitsubishi Montero recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recent, 04V428000 (reported September 1, 2004), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero recalls for?
The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (2), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 94 complaints out of 242 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 26 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 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.