2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

213

Owner Complaints

16 Crashes 2 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 25
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 23
Service Brakes
Complaints: 17 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 13
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 10
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 7 Crashes 11 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 4
Engine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11490224 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 145,600 miles
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.
#11467411 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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
#11444255 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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.
#11349790 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 172,000 miles
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.
#11324165 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 206,000 miles
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

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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