2000 Mitsubishi Montero Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, 10% of the 51 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Took my truck back to the dealer on 2/22/01 for engine light that came on. They replaced a leaky fuel cap and engine light went off. Told them when I call for service about the 2nd -3rd shift that was slipping in the transmission. The could not find what I was speaking of the first time. The second time I took it back for the same reason they then said that Mitsubishi had a letter stating that there was a problem with the 2nd - 3rd shift. The called the tech line and no one new what to do with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #741600, filed 2001-02“After ~ 2hours of highway driving the n (neutral) light flashes which indicates that the transmission has overheated. The car most be stopped asap to cool the transmission so as to not damage it. I am concerned that since this problem has occurred everytime I go on a trip lasting more than 2 hours of hwy driving am I damaging the car or causing a potential safety (fire/personnel injury) hazard!? I have taken the car to the dealer to search for a cause and solution but they found nothing. Is the transmission fluid compromised and therby causing this? …”
NHTSA complaint #752373, filed 2001-09“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 2001-07Related 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.
- 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10021743May 1, 2007Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 8 | 20% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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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