2000 Mitsubishi Montero Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%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 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, 10% 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.
“In february, 2000, I had pulled up underneath my home. The car was in park when the motor excelled. I thought something must be wrong with the timing. I turned off the car. I didn't think any more about it until 9-20-2000 when the engine did it again. I was picking my child up from football practice I pulled into a parking place. The spaces are close together and you go into the parking area with your foot on the brake. I had pulled straight up in the space and was getting ready to put it in park when the motor excelled again. I braked as hard as I could but the car would not stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #734806, filed 2000-10“While driving heard noise coming from engine. Then, took vehicle to dealer, they found engine block was cracked. Also, discovered that heater core separated. Took vehicle back to dealer for two other problems. The vehicle was returned to the consumer without properly repairing. While driving, the crank shaft fell off and the conumer lost control of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #883074, filed 2001-03“While driving 30 MPH driver was unable to shift gears. But was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Also, driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The cause has not been determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10114959, filed 2005-03“Transmission makes noises and slips out of gear, on one occasion while consumer was pulling from a stop sign, vehicle went out of geaar, luckily there was no accident. (attorney for client)”
NHTSA complaint #561848, filed 2001-07“Vehicle has stalled 3 times. Dealer stated it was due to a blown fuse. Fuse was replaced, but did not solve problem. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #8015086, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
- 10014398Oct 1, 2002Engine stalling hesitation.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 21 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 9 | 12% |
| 1997 | 17 | 27% |
| 1996 | 10 | 37% |
| 1995 | 34 | 40% |
| 1994 | 13 | 42% |
| 1993 | 8 | 57% |
| 1992 | 6 | 50% |
| 1991 | 7 | 39% |
| 1990 | 7 | 30% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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