2000 Mitsubishi Montero Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, 10% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Awhile back my horn stopped working as if it was stuck down. I found out this was because of a problem with this cars airbag breaking down that causes this - and that there is a recall because these airbags are dangerous if they go off. I received a letter at one point from Mitsubishi about this. I filled out a form a long time ago when I got that, I also emailed them before, I also have tried calling them a few times. They never get back to me. There is no Mitsubishi dealership in my town so I cannot take the car there unannounced without driving 2 hours to another town. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561352, filed 2023-12“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH in rainy weather, the vehicle skid and crashed into a guard rail. The driver frontal air bag deployed and rip opened burning the contact's right hand. Also, the contact sustained bruising to the chest, arms, and back. In addition, the contact suffered from headaches due to smoke inhalation. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10649611, filed 2014-10, 180,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she swerved to avoid hitting an object on the roadway and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over three times and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained severe injuries to both arms. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10389745, filed 2011-03, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V035000Jan 23, 2020Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag…Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1998–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10238900Jun 23, 2023This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
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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