2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
213
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
48
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
The 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO has received a total of 213 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM, VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. 48 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum (25 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (23 complaints), and Service Brakes (17 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO, potentially affecting up to 277,727 vehicles.
Recall 04V067000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 134,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED.
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, 2004. OWNERS...
View full details →Recall 01V254001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 39,020 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE 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 BOOST ASSIST AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...
View full details →Recall 00V123002 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
| 4,275 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: THIS LIMITS THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VISION ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REARVIEW MIRROR.
View full details →Recall 04V428000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 100,432 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
213 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal vibrated and shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS system had failed due a faulty hydraulic pump and accumulator. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V254002 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,600.
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
After googling and doing a little reaching I found out it is a very common problem amongst these vehicles that the horn starts blaring in the early morning hours non stop until unplugging the fuse or battery. I have to remove the fuse therefore I’m unsafe knowing that I’m driving without any communication with other vehicles. It is a very expensive repair that most people can’t afford so they’re left doing what I learned to do which puts a lot of people in danger. Please help with this safety concern.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ALSO WHILE AT A STAND STILL, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR FAILURE WAS COMING FROM THE ABS SYSTEM. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V254002 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
THE BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR IS LEAKING SO IT MAKES A 'CHIRPING' SOUND FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A RECOGNIZED FAULT WITH THIS VEHICLE AND A RECALL WAS ISSUED I DID NOT GET NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL SO DID NOT GET IT FIXED. IT HAS NOW BECOME A PROBLEM WHICH I AM TOLD COULD CAUSE THE BRAKES TO FAIL, OBVIOUSLY A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MITSUBISHI AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL. *TR
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Safety Rating for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 48 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0351006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE CONTROLLED MIRRORS CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS-SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SC
0335001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR DISPOSAL - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0223007 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
4WD INDICATOR LAMP FLASHING / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 33. *TT
0242A014 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF MOTOR MALFUNCTION. *TT
0242A013 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED POWER WINDOW MOTOR INSTALLATION INFORMATION. *JG
0211004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE DIESEL NOISE AT IDLE. *JG
TSB0252A002 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ON SOME VEHICLES THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TRIM MAY INTEFERE WITH THE AIR VENT TRIM WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. *TT
84 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BULLETIN REVIEW TSB-02-55-004 REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT QUANTITY - SERIVCE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
80 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-35-001 CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING SHIMS TO THE REAR BRAKE PADS FOR REAR BRAKE SQUEAK. *TT
80 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-35-002 ADDING REAR BRAKE PAD SHIMS TO SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT
Showing 10 of 48 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MONTERO
- 1996 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 40 complaints
- 1997 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 85 complaints
- 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 91 complaints
- 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 47 complaints
- 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 68 complaints
- 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO (current)
- 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 132 complaints
- 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 53 complaints
- 2004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 7 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 1 complaint
- 2006 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 6 complaints
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