2000 Mitsubishi Montero Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, 14% of the 51 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Knocking in the front end between the two tires, steering, brakes, knocking and other noise, pulling to the left, tires wearing both inside and outside of front tires. Noticed tire were cuffed and round. Both rear windows stick when operating in down motion.”
NHTSA complaint #9005438, filed 2002-03“Vehicle was riding sluggish, but braking distance was fine. Dealer replaced brake pads that were worn out. Consumer believed brake were sticking. Currently, vehicle's performance is better. Consumer was advised that uneven brake wear is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #886734, filed 2001-04“Abs light comes on periodically, but the problem is intermittent. Pushing on the brakes, it feels like a delay response in the brakes. Consumer will contact the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #872486, filed 2000-10“The vehicle started creaking after the second month , we were originally told that it was new and that it was the interior plastic that was adjusting do to temp. Changes. This continued and than the second issue the ABS brakes almost caused 2 accidents when going less than 5 MPH and the vehicle slid. The brake pedal shook excessively and the noise and shaking from underneath made it seem like it was going to fall apart. By the sixth month their was other noises coming from the suspension in the front and rear . The creaking /clicking noise was apparant in both the front and rear. …”
NHTSA complaint #750827, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 80% |
| 2003 | 11 | 28% |
| 2002 | 68 | 61% |
| 2001 | 74 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 14% |
| 1997 | 14 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 5 | 42% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 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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