2001 Mitsubishi Montero Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 151,231miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, 2% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,231 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.
“Randomly the factory alarm goes off throughout the day with the horn blaring. After a while, the alarm drains the battery, even if it resets. Fuses have been changed, relays, and a reset by disconnecting the battery- to no avail.”
NHTSA complaint #10599178, filed 2014-06, 151,231 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving 35 MPH, the battery and brake indicators illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The failure occurred two times on different occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft guide pin fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic to be repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110448, filed 2018-07, 225,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
74 complaintsElectrical system
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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