2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 199,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 199,700 miles.
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.
“Brake lines completely rusted through and I lost all brakes while heading to work, thankfully I was able to pull the emergency brake to slow down and I coasted through a red light blowing my horn so I was not hit. I bought this vehicle brand new with only 3 miles on it and ever since I initially got it , it began to rust. Clearly it was not rust treated as everything under the body and alot under the hood is rusted. There is even metal inside of the vehicle cabin that is rusted, like the gas cap lever. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437025, filed 2021-10“On multiple occasions, the horn itself will start blowing without command. After pressing the horn to alert another driver, the horn will then stick again. There are repairs where 3m tape is applied to the horn switch behind the airbag, however it is not a professional repair and looks like it could potentially cause the horn to blow without command again.”
NHTSA complaint #11610655, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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