The vehicle dossier US · 2001

2001 Mitsubishi
MONTEROProblems & recalls

166 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Brakes appears in 74 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 166 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Brakes74 reports
Engine24 reports
Electrical system22 reports
Other components16 reports
Air bags14 reports
Transmission & drivetrain13 reports
Suspension11 reports
Steering8 reports
Visibility7 reports
Body & structure5 reports
Fuel system1 reports
See original component labels
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM24
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23
SERVICE BRAKES17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN10
SUSPENSION7
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL7
AIR BAGS7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR3
ENGINE3
STEERING3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD2
POWER TRAIN2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
WHEELS1
TIRES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
STRUCTURE1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS1
SEATS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK1
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Oct 20, 2022
Mileage, where supplied

107,371 miles is the median among 109 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 70,000–150,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

4 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Sep 1, 2004 Safety recallEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSCampaign 04V428000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Read campaign 04V428000 at NHTSA
Feb 11, 2004 Safety recallEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALCampaign 04V067000

Reported concern

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN A STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION FOR HEADREST ADJUSTMENT WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) TETHER STRAP.

Manufacturer’s stated response

A LETTER OUTLINING THE PROBLEM WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ALONG WITH A STICKER CONTAINING THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO AFFIX THE STICKER IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Manufacturer campaign: SR-04-002

Read campaign 04V067000 at NHTSA
Aug 3, 2001 Safety recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMCampaign 01V254001

Reported concern

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ACCUMULATOR THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE PRESSURIZED NITROGEN GAS FROM INSIDE THE ACCUMULATOR.

Manufacturer’s stated response

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACCUMULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 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.

Read campaign 01V254001 at NHTSA
May 1, 2000 Safety recallVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIORCampaign 00V123002

Reported concern

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

Manufacturer’s stated response

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REARVIEW MIRROR.

Read campaign 00V123002 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

114 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Jul 21, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDEALER LETTERThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.NHTSA ID 10240443

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10240443 at NHTSA
Apr 24, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-23-00-004This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.NHTSA ID 10235609

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

Components: STRUCTURE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10235609 at NHTSA
Apr 24, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-23-00-001This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicl…NHTSA ID 10235608

This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10235608 at NHTSA
Apr 21, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDEALER LETTERThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.NHTSA ID 10235606

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10235606 at NHTSA
Apr 7, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-22-54-003This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.NHTSA ID 10211530

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10211530 at NHTSA
Nov 26, 2019 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTT253This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.NHTSA ID 10169006

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10169006 at NHTSA
Jul 30, 2019 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-19-00-008This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.NHTSA ID 10163703

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10163703 at NHTSA
Feb 27, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMEDICUpdate517This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.NHTSA ID 10130468

This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10130468 at NHTSA
Feb 26, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTT237This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.NHTSA ID 10130469

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10130469 at NHTSA
Aug 28, 2015 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTT218This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.NHTSA ID 10170074

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING · POWER TRAIN · VISIBILITY · WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10170074 at NHTSA
Jul 29, 2015 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-15-54-004This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.NHTSA ID 10170070

This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10170070 at NHTSA
Jul 22, 2015 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTT217This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.NHTSA ID 10170071

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · POWER TRAIN · SEATS · SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10170071 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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