Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1997–2009 with 8 recall campaigns and 452 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1999 (3), 2004 (1), and 2001 (1).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2000 (128), 2001 (80), and 2002 (63).
- Top recall themes: Brakes, Engine and cooling, and Equipment and labeling.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Engine and engine cooling:engine, Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1999–2001These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 01V027000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 1997–1999These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 00V311001 · Engine and engine cooling
Equipment and labeling
1 campaign · Years: 2004These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
- 04V095000 · Equipment: Labels
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1999These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 99V041000 · Power train: Automatic transmission
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Mitsubishi Montero Sport in NHTSA complaint data are Engine and engine cooling:engine, Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Equipment, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Air bags:frontal, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly. |
| 2003 | 0 | 43 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2002 | 0 | 63 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Electrical system, Structure:body. |
| 2001 | 1 | 80 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Steering, Air bags:frontal. |
| 2000 | 1 | 128 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Suspension:front. |
| 1999 | 3 | 48 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Tires. |
| 1998 | 1 | 44 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling, Air bags. |
| 1997 | 1 | 37 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Service brakes , Engine and engine cooling and Equipment
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