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#BS-2001-MITMON-3AC9

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Based on reports from 80 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
80
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Recalls
1
TSBs
74
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 80 complaints, 9 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

7 owners reported electrical issues β€” failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
11
30–60K
6
60–90K
6
90–120K
11
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (11 reports) β€’ Median: 85K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical7 (9%)
Steering6 (8%)
Brakes6 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal5 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip4 (5%)
Electrical System:horn4 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor3 (4%)

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,325 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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10
02
7
03
10
04
3
05
3
06
1
07
3
08
1
09
11
10
1
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12
3
13
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3
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

01V027000Feb 2001

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 HOSES." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH NONCOMPLIANT BRAKE VACUUM HOSES.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

80

Class avg

382

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 80 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is related to the electrical, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
The 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 80 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems start?
Based on 48 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,325 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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