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Mitsubishi Caribbean MonteroModel year report

2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,450miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,450 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the vacuum and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Dt: the contact states she owns a 2001 mitsubishi Montero sport. The contact's vehicle was involved in an accident as a result of the brakes not working. When applying the brakes they would not stop the vehicle. The contact was pumping the brakes to try to get the vehicle to stop, but it would not come to a complete stop. This caused the contact's vehicle to hit another vehicle that wstopped in front of contact's vehicle. The dealership stated that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer said that they had nothing to do with the brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140193, filed 2005-10, 70,000 miles

Engine cooling: “Consume rwas traveling about 55mph on highway in 0ctober 2001, and vehicle shutdown without prior warning. There was oil/ transmission fluid, and coolant underneath vehicle. Vehicle was towed to to dealership. Radiator was broke, and engine had leaks.”

NHTSA complaint #898166, filed 2001-10

Suspension: “(1) started hearing noises from both front wheel hub assembly's (front wheel bearings) (2) took it to my local firestone service station where they identified the problem - they told me it would get worse if I kept driving it, but at the time I could not afford $312/per bearing plus labor = over $800 in repairs. I drove the car 2 more days and the wheel bearings locked up on me while driving - the car almost came to a sudden stop, veered off to the left of the road... (3) I found the parts cheaper on the internet ($233/per hub) and had a local mechanic install them and saved hundreds. …”

NHTSA complaint #10151767, filed 2006-03, 10,900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,900 and 70,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,450 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200120022005220062012
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2001640,4502———Not enough data

All Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,450 miles and the middle half falls between 10,900 and 70,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.