The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mitsubishi Montero · 2000
2000 Mitsubishi Montero. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 20% |
| Body structure | 12% |
| Suspension | 12% |
| Engine | 10% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
20V035000 Jan 2020 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
Defect. 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.
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.
04V428000 Sep 2004 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. 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.
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE 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 RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEG
Manufacturer communications 31
Mitsubishi filed 31 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew
- Experiencing a high frequency noise from the audio speaker
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 16 / 19 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 17 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 15 / 19 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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