2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 6% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My montero has had significant problems from day one with repeated/numerous visits to several Mitsubishi dealerships in my area. I have had all of the same complaints I have read from other owners and am very disappointed that I bought this sport utility and have spent thousands of dollars to repair. The montero has had pull to the right as described, a vibration when driving at any speeds, and a horrible performance of braking that has almost caused several accidents that could have resulted in my life and my daughters and countless other families. …”
NHTSA complaint #10040982, filed 2003-09, 9,000 miles“Alternator send overcharge to battery it make blow fuses and affected the sensors at the automatic transmission was drving to my daugther house around 1,5 hrs to go”
NHTSA complaint #10893653, filed 2016-08, 142,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated that the crank shaft bolt came loose on the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport on 9-6-05. The crank shaft bolt broke the air conditioner belt. The contact lost power steering ability, the alternator belt broke and the harmonic balancer failed. In 1999 there was a recall on the crank bolt but this vehicle was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10135678, filed 2005-09, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. When retrieving his vehicle from a local repair shop; he proceeded to accelerate and the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that when removing the battery from the vehicle and replacing it the vehicle computer system reset which caused improper idle. He then added that the failure would have to be duplicated within the next two days in order to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer informed her that since they were unable to view the technical service bulletins on the vehicle, no assistance could be offered . …”
NHTSA complaint #10286669, filed 2009-10, 61,000 miles“While driven at 85 MPH vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Prior the incident dealership provide a general tune up. The insurance company indicated to consumer this vehicle had recall on transmission, and that was the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10089921, filed 2004-08Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10013684Aug 1, 2004Mirror reading oc (open circuit) or sc (short circuit). Mitsubishi tech talk.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
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.
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