2001 Mitsubishi Montero Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 166 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 body and structure of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, 3% of the 166 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.
“The car/SUV still runs like new, it passes inspection ,every time ! It never failed inspection. The body rot and rusted frame lead to my spare tire fall off the car while I was driving home in the middle of the night. I bought it new in 2001 and taught my kids to drive with it. When I took the vechile to firestone thre manager didn't even want it on the lift stating he didn't want his men to get hurt if the frame decided to brake. He would not work on the car anymore and told me to get rid of it, I didn't understand but after eyeing for myself and experiencing the tire drop out of its well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10864855, filed 2016-05“We have a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero ltd. We specifically purchased this car because of additional passenger seating it provides with the 3rd seat that is a standard feature. As in many SUV with 3rd seats, it is does not provide full leg room, so we int”
NHTSA complaint #744414, filed 2001-04“Consumer attempted an avoidance maneuver when her SUV lifted onto the left tires and subsequently fell onto the driver's side sliding across the highway through both the right lane and shoulder. Vehicle then rolled onto its roof where the roof collapsed to the steering wheel on the driver's side. Consumer sustained fracture and minor spine injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #566188, filed 2002-06“Dt: contact stated everything underneath the vehicle was rusted, and going toward the engine. The vehicle had to be towed to the service station. The inside of the left wheel well cracked, causing the wheel bearing to break, and the driveshaft to slip down, causing the gears to grind in the drivshaft, sensors for the wheel well, and the components of the axle assembly were rusted. When the mechanic was taking the bolts from the inside of the driveshaft to replace it, the bolts disintegrated. Mechanic stated that the manufacturer did not spray the rust corrosion protection on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129557, filed 2005-07Related 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.
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 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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