2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 15%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 15% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I heard a noise while driving at low speeds while hitting bumps, when I stopped driving and looked under the vehicle I noticed the frame was rusted completely through to the other side, and especially bad where the rear differential bracket is attached to the frame, its so loose it doesn't look safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11154414, filed 2018-11, 200,000 miles“My Mitsubishi Montero Sport 00, has frame rot, will not pass inspection, it definitely should be a factory recall, so many complaints, and safe issues”
NHTSA complaint #10778416, filed 2015-09, 13,623 miles“For many years now, lift gate occasionally would not open, after opening only a short time before. For example, I would load groceries in the back, get home and be unable to get the liftgate to open to get the groceries out. I could not figure out any associated reason for this. Recently, (feb. '07) gate would not close at the store, on arriving home, gate would not open and has remained that way since. I have been unable to use the back of my vehicle since then.”
NHTSA complaint #10184312, filed 2007-03“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the undercarriage was extremely corroded. The contact had not experienced a failure and stated the under carriage was not fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10422718, filed 2011-08, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was having routine maintenance performed when the mechanic discovered that the chassis was completely corroded. The dealer was contacted but they did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10392756, filed 2011-03, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 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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