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Mitsubishi Montero 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

166Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes78 complaints

78 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V254001.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V123002.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V067000, 04V428000.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V123002Reported May 1, 2000 - 4,275 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 4,275 vehicles across all affected models.

01V254001Reported August 3, 2001 - 39,020 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 39,020 vehicles across all affected models.

04V067000Reported February 11, 2004 - 134,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 134,000 vehicles across all affected models.

04V428000Reported September 1, 2004 - 100,432 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 100,432 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20002
200121
200213
20039
200420
20057
20067
200712
20089
20094
20107
201114
20126
20136
201410
20155
20165
20172
20181
20191
20202
20211
20222
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.