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2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 4dr SUV

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2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport – front Unverified
Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS AWD, front left, 06-13-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (1997–2004); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS AWD, front left, 06-13-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4WD in Cambridge Red Pearl, front left by Sam Kennedy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: '03-'05 Mitsubishi Montero Sport by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS AWD, rear left, 06-13-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4WD in Cambridge Red Pearl, rear left by Sam Kennedy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 4dr SUV is a 173-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $23,022 MSRP.

It makes 173 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 188 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.

The Montero Sport measures 178.3 inches long on a 107.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,022 ($43,450 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L SOHC 24-valve V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower173 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length178.3 in
Wheelbase107.3 in
Ground Clearance8.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mitsubishi MONTERO SPORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 5, 2001 · 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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 01V027000

97 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Mitsubishi MONTERO SPORT

Owner Complaints

97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Mitsubishi MONTERO SPORT (17 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic15
Service Brakes15
Structure15
Power Train14
Suspension14
Air Bags10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 11, 2019 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES AHEAD OF HER WHILE THE…”
Nov 28, 2018 · Suspension, Structure
“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…”
Dec 19, 2016 · Steering
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED…”
Oct 12, 2016 · Vehicle Speed Control
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE…”
Aug 5, 2016 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
“ALTERNATOR SEND OVERCHARGE TO BATTERY IT MAKE BLOW FUSES AND AFFECTED THE SENSORS AT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DRVING TO MY DAUGTHER HOUSE AROUND 1,5 HRS TO GO”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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