2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTEROMitsubishi Mitsubishi Montero 2000

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO, manufacturered by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (mmc).
The vehicle is described as a 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD .

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
MitsubishiJA7 JA3 JA4 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
14 - 15 MPG17 - 18 MPG555.43 - 592.46 g/mile
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Sub-models: - Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2wd - Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4wd -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO?
     - The 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 - 15 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 17 - 18 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO is $3400.
  • Where is the 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO produced?
     - The 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO is produced in Minato-ku Tokyo , Japan.
  • Are there recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 2000 Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 156983 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 41262 [USA]: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Montero

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSOHC
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCMODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle type4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSOHC
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3400
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Vehicle record id16373
    Model name (carline)Montero
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 118.1837
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 125.3446
    EPA vehicle size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCMODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Montero

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSOHC
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 119.834
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.0
    Drive axle type4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSOHC
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3600
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Vehicle record id16374
    Model name (carline)Montero
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 117.3
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 123.2
    EPA vehicle size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 4-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Montero

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSOHC
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCMODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.5
    Drive axle type4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSOHC
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3400
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Vehicle record id16375
    Model name (carline)Montero
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 117.3829
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 124.6972
    EPA vehicle size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCMODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • DEALER LETTER - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • SR-20-001REV3 - AIR BAGS: This is a revised safety recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new takata inflator return procedures.
  • TSB-23-00-004 - STRUCTURE: This technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
  • TSB-23-00-001 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: 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 veh
  • DEALER LETTER - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TSB-22-54-003 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 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.
  • TSB-13-42A-002 - STRUCTURE: This technical service bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the body section of the applicable service manuals.
  • TT194 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TTIndex12 - EQUIPMENT: This is an index of tech talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
  • TT193 - STRUCTURE: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT195 - WHEELS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT192 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT191 - SUSPENSION: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT218 - VISIBILITY: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT217 - POWER TRAIN: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-15-54-004 - EQUIPMENT: 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.
  • TT253 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-19-00-008 - EQUIPMENT: 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.
  • TT237 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • MEDICUpdate517 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for medic will be available.
  • 137 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb
  • 10012002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine stalling hesitation. *eh
  • 06012004 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Alarm sounds when unlocking. *eh
  • 09012002 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: Mirror reading oc or sc after collision. *eh
  • 9954009 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Conditions with infinity audi volume fluctuation. *tt
  • 9923010 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
  • 9954003R - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Experiencing a high frequency noise from the audio speaker. *tt
  • TSB0142A009 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Some vehicles may exhibit excessive wind noise and / or rattling at the sunroof while driving with the sunroof open. *tt
  • TSB0116001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Service manual revision on ignition cable removal. *jb
  • 66 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Subject regarding immbolizer ecu and pcm replacement. *tt
  • TSB0031004 - TIRES: This bulletin contains tire change usage recommendations for 2000 and 2001 mitsubishi cars and sport-utility vehicles. *tt
  • 0013005 - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles. *tt
  • TSB0013003 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information containing recommended fuels for certain vehicles. *tt
  • TSB0000002 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Information on rap-film adhesive residue moval. *tt
  • TSB9900004 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Information pertaining to 2000 model vin codes. *tt
Keyfob Information

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI MONTERO 2000 as well as their FCC IDs if available

  • ILCO-AX00013580: 1998-2003 Mitsubishi Montero / 3-Button Keyless Entry Remote / E4EG8D-522M-A (AFTERMARKET)
    FCC ID: E4EG8D-522M-A
  • OR-MIT004: 1998-2006 Mitsubishi Montero / 3-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: MR587977 / E4EG8D-522M-A (OEM Refurb)
    FCC ID: E4EG8D-522M-A
  • ILCO-AX00013540: 2000-2003 Mitsubishi Montero / 2-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: MR587978 / E4EG8D-522M-A (AFTERMARKET)
    FCC ID: E4EG8D-522M-A
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20171211

I got brakes changed on my montero twice in 3 years happen again while driving brake fail pads came out of caliper brakes keeps going bad after 1.5 to two years did calipers change as well same thing calipers will get stuck and pads will come out they have a recall on 1997 1998 models for brakes issue not 1999 and 2000

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone20141021

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph in rainy weather, the vehicle skid and crashed into a guard rail. The driver frontal air bag deployed and rip opened burning the contact's right hand. Also, the contact sustained bruising to the chest, arms, and back. In addition, the contact suffered from headaches due to smoke inhalation. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 180,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20130314

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the frame was fractured and corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20121105

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while inspecting his vehicle, he noticed that the wheel well was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000 and the current mileage was 168,991.

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone20100527

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, she swerved to avoid hitting an object on the roadway and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over three times and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained severe injuries to both arms. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000.

NoFireN NoneNone20090824

2000 mitsubishi montero rear passenger side window button caught fire. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20071102

Turn signal popped off/vehicle paint starting to rust) i purchased this vehicle in 10/05 had vehicle for two yars. The turn signal popped off i saw it was a recall call dealership who advised me my car based on the vin was not a part of the recall. When i was persistent he then said my car's turn signal was replaced in 2000. The recall was not done until 2004. About 3 months ago i started to see rust spots on my black car as well. I feel i was taken advantage of at this dealership and no one is willing to help me. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20040919

While driving 30 mph driver was unable to shift gears. But was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Also, driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The cause has not been determined. *ak

CrashNoN 3 InjuredNone20031130

The air bag did not deploy on a suv clash to the concrete wall.

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