2001 Mitsubishi Montero Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 45%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,606miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, 45% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,606 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brake booster accumulator is leaking so it makes a 'chirping' sound from the left side of the vehicle. This is a recognized fault with this vehicle and a recall was issued I did not get notification of the recall so did not get it fixed. It has now become a problem which I am told could cause the brakes to fail, obviously a serious safety issue. I have spoken to Mitsubishi and they will not honor the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11324165, filed 2020-05, 206,000 miles“When I step on the break pedal I hear a buzzing sound coming from the front compartment of the vehicle. The break is not functional since it is hard and stays up while I depress with my foot. While driving or when the engine is running I hear this sound periodical and a steady sound with the anti lock/ break light on”
NHTSA complaint #10538137, filed 2013-08, 107,371 miles“I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero and it has about 135k miles, today it had ABS brake warning light came on and continuous beep came, then brakes became too hard and stopped working. I had to use handbrakes to stop the vehicle. It seems like the problem as stated in 2001 recall 01v254001. Please help me to resolve this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10419759, filed 2011-08, 134,000 miles“Several months ago the accumulator broke on my mitsubshi Montero limited. The dealer is saying that the accumulator was replaced, under recall, prior to my acquiring the vehicle. I purchased the vehicle in 2002. If the accumulator was replaced it should not have broken. I was quoted a price of $4,000 to have repaired. Your help is greatly appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #10242704, filed 2008-09, 120,000 miles“Was going down a hill when I couldn't press my brake pedal because it was too stiff! The ABS and brake light turn and with a constant beeping noise. Thankfully there was a hill going back up so I was able to slow it and pull it off the road fine. Glad it didn't happen at other points of my trip! My brake booster has gone bad and Mitsubishi says it's not part of the recall. Seems like they have a lot of problems with this and it's never part of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10606033, filed 2014-06, 130,765 milesRelated recalls
- 01V254001Aug 3, 2001Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured. Over a…Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 2001–2002
Related 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 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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