Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Share of the 97 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Montero Sport complaints by model year
Best Montero Sport years: 2004, 1997, 2003. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001, 2002. Compare all years →
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began February 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
What 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport owners say
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact stated when driving at speeds of 55 MPH, the engine would vibrate excessively. The dealer made unknown repairs to the vehicle but did not address the contacts concerns with the engine vibration. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where adjustments were made to the rotors. Following repairs, the vehicle would not operate. The failure mileage was 6,196 updated 06/08/10. With only a 157,000 miles on the vehicle, the consumer was informed the engine needed to be replaced after it finally broke down on the highway. Updated evoq 08/18/10......updated 12/05/12 the consumer requested that all claims against this vehicle be canceled. Updated 12/7/2012
With less than 40K miles on my 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the brake pads have been replaced three times, the rotors replaced once. Now two local mechanics tell me that my vehicle's brake pads cover less than 50% of the rotor, causing significantly reduced braking capability. The root cause appears to be that the vehicle has 14" rotors on trucks designed for 15" rotors (and 15" wheels). The result is that the brake system wears out quickly and, in the opinion of my local Goodyear dealership, presents a severe safety hazard. The Goodyear dealer actually told me that he would not recommend driving the vehicle.
Body & structure
I heard a noise while driving at low speeds while hitting bumps, when I stopped driving and looked under the vehicle I noticed the frame was rusted completely through to the other side, and especially bad where the rear differential bracket is attached to the frame, its so loose it doesn't look safe to drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, he began to hear a banging noise from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed that part of the frame was fractured. The contact reattached the frame and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to repair the failure. After diagnosis, he was advised that the entire frame exhibited severe rust, fracturing and the vehicle was no longer able to be driven. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileage was 143,000.
Suspension
I heard a noise while driving at low speeds while hitting bumps, when I stopped driving and looked under the vehicle I noticed the frame was rusted completely through to the other side, and especially bad where the rear differential bracket is attached to the frame, its so loose it doesn't look safe to drive.
Since I purchased this veh, it never occurred to me as to how often I was having to have the brakes replaced and components replaced. A friend told me to check recalls for Mitsubishi and now I find the brake system has a recall. Well due to me being way past my warranty the recall does not help me, but from what I hear the dealer refuses to make these free repairs. Refund for all consumers who brought the things. No accidents or injury at this point.
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 19 / 17 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 19 / 17 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 19 / 16 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 17 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport a good car?
Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Montero Sport rates avoid: 2.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Montero Sport at the same age. It is one of the Montero Sport years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
The brakes — 16 complaints, 16% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the body & structure (15) and suspension (14).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the most recent from February 5, 2001 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 1997 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 2001 and 2002. See the full Mitsubishi Montero Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 118,000 miles; 17% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.