Montero (2000)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.0-V6-Gas
3.0L 6-cylView details
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Mitsubishi Montero Unidentified Engine
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3.5-V6-Gas
3.5L 6-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Montero, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (2)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2000 Mitsubishi Montero complaints?
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Mitsubishi Montero. The systems they name most often are the body and trim, the brakes and the electrical system.
Is the 2000-2000 Mitsubishi Montero a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Mitsubishi Montero. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Mitsubishi Montero have?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Mitsubishi Montero as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Mitsubishi Montero?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2000-2000 Mitsubishi Montero vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mitsubishi Montero?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the body and trim, the brakes and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Montero have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 49 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.