2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,662miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 10% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,662 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.
“While driving on the highway. I lost control of vehicle and proceeded to drive onto shoulder. After quickly checking tires, etc. I noticed the frame had ripped in half. The driver side frame was completely rotted for 4-5 feet. From the front door to the rear wheel well. After inspection of the entire frame the passenger side is unaffected which leads me to believe it is poor metal/frame from the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #10551670, filed 2013-11, 214,108 miles“2001 mitsubushi Montero Sport...tie rod sleeve on passenger side unexpectedly came apart as I was pulling out from parking space onto busy roadway. This caused me to not be able to steer correctly. Mechanic replaced tie rod and feels that it was a manufacturing defect as threads where still intact just fitting was not proper. You have the ability to screw tie rod together and physically pull them apart by hand. Had this happened while driving on highway results could have been catastrophic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342275, filed 2010-07, 85,325 miles“2001 monter sport xls 2wd 46,000 miles. When vehicle is in motion at any rate of speed the steering feels loose and is also rattling. Causes extra effort in stabilizing vehicle in a single direction. Was taken to two san antonio based dealers gillman Mitsubishi san antonio and northpoint Mitsubishi. Northpoint Mitsubishi diagnosed that the steering column needs to be replaced. Although Mitsubishi provides powertrain warranty which includes suspension, drivetrain to 60,000 miles Mitsubishi corp denied warranty coverage stating that it is not included in the powertrain warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050667, filed 2003-12, 32,000 miles“Consumer was making a turn and heard a noise from linkage. Apparently there was no grease applied to ball joints, fittings and steering linkage from factory, and also at dealer. There is no way to find out how much damage it has caused.please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #887096, filed 2001-04“The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the steering pump pulley when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10672312, filed 2015-01Related 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.
Steering: 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 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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