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US recalls (3)
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.
Equipment: other, labels
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THESE HOSES COULD BURST CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Owner complaints (51)
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero (8 crashes, 1 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 23).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 7 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Air bags | 5 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Mitsubishi Montero version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Montero 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Montero 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Montero 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Montero Sport 2WD 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Montero Sport 2WD 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Montero Sport 4WD 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Montero Sport 4WD 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
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