2001 Mitsubishi Montero Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, and owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
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.
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…
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Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
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.
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,…
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Vacuum (service brakes)
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.
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…
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Exterior (visibility)
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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview mirror.
166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 14 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 112,299 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. Additionally, the contact stated that upon d”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Reporting - safety recall as stated on NY state fail inspection. Emissions issues Émission results- MIL commanded “fail” Code P0136-O2 Sensor Code PO455 -Evaporative emission system leak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2022 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12–13 / 16 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Montero model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Montero model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 | 4 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 | 3 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 | 10 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 | 23 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 | 12 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 | 14 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Montero | 5 | 31 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 | 86 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 | 27 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 | 63 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Montero | 4 | 74 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 | 40 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 | 51 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Montero | 4 | 166 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 | 111 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 | 39 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Montero | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Montero | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
How do I know if my 2001 Mitsubishi Montero has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V123002).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.