2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 28, 2018
“My mitsubishi montero sport 00, has frame rot, will not pass inspection, it definitely should be a factory recall, so many complaints, and safe issues”
filed Sep 29, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Structure problems in other Montero Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Montero Sport | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Montero Sport | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 Montero Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Montero Sport | 3 | 9% |
| 1998 Montero Sport | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 Montero Sport | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.