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2000 Mitsubishi Montero

Based on reports from 68 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
68
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
31
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 68 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

4wd light antilock brake lights are flashiing

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

loud starter grinding and worn pinion gear

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

sputters jerks while driving

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

5 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 109K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (5 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

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip5 (7%)
Electrical4 (6%)
Wheels & Tires4 (6%)
Airbags4 (6%)
Structure:body3 (4%)
Speed Control3 (4%)
Suspension:front3 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (4%)

2000 Mitsubishi Montero: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 109,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 109K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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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04
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

04V428000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

20V035000Feb 2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

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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The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Montero is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Mitsubishi Montero vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

This vehicle

68

Class avg

74

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 4wd vehicles from 2000.

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

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 68 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Mitsubishi Montero Model Years

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2000 Mitsubishi Montero: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero has 68 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Mitsubishi Montero 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 2000 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Montero problems start?
Based on 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 109,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K 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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