2001 Mitsubishi Montero engine and engine cooling problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates when towing, on steep grades, or even continuously. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0125 is displayed indicating insufficient coolant temperature, even though actual coolant temperature is within normal range of 200 to 215 degrees. Replacement of coolant…”
filed Mar 24, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer for routine maintenance. Months later, he took the vehicle to a different repair shop for an oil change and was advised that the former dealer did not reinstall the heat cover. Without the heat cover…”
filed Nov 4, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Montero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Montero | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Montero | 8 | 7% |
| 2000 Montero | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 Montero | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 Montero | 9 | 12% |
| 1997 Montero | 17 | 27% |
| 1996 Montero | 10 | 37% |
| 1995 Montero | 34 | 40% |
| 1994 Montero | 13 | 42% |
| 1990 Montero | 7 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
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.