2000 Mitsubishi Montero Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, 14% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,500 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.
“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero sport. The contact stated that while inspecting his vehicle, he noticed that the wheel well was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000 and the current mileage was 168,991.”
NHTSA complaint #10496481, filed 2013-02, 158,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the frame was fractured and corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10523736, filed 2013-07, 109,000 miles“The consumer feels that the clearance from the ground to the bottom of the vehicle is too high, the consumer does not feel secure in the vehicle when encountering sharp curves and unexpectedly needs to swerve while driving 10-15 MPH clearance from the ground to the bottom of the vehicle is too high. …”
NHTSA complaint #562473, filed 2001-08“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“While backing up there was a slight impact to the rear bumper at less than 10 MPH, and the rear bumper broke like it was a piece of glass. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #856448, filed 2000-02Related service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10014382Jun 1, 2004Alarm sounds when unlocking.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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