2001 Mitsubishi Montero
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 34 on record.
2001 Mitsubishi Montero at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2001 Mitsubishi Montero recalls 4
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.
Fix: 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 EXPE…
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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."
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REARVIEW MIRROR.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2001 Mitsubishi Montero MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 162
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 162.
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Bulletin DEALER LETTER · Equipment · Jul 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Bulletin TSB-23-00-004 · Structure · Apr 2023This 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 (…
Bulletin TSB-23-00-001 · Equipment · Apr 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Bulletin DEALER LETTER · Equipment · Apr 2023This 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.
Bulletin TSB-22-54-003 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets for Biosol 100 use.
Bulletin TSB-21-00-010 · Equipment · Apr 2021This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
Bulletin TIN-21-00-003 · Equipment · Mar 2021Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Bulletin TT-20-00-002 · Electrical System, Equipment · Aug 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received information from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) about the effects of the Waterborne (WB) paint process on Mitsubishi vehicles.
Bulletin TIN-20-42A-001 · Structure, Equipment · Aug 2020This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of the repair procedure for removal of the st…
Bulletin TSB-20-42A-005 · Structure, Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Aug 2020Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MONTERO SPORT. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mitsubishi Montero
The Mitsubishi Pajero is a full-size SUV manufactured and marketed globally by Mitsubishi Motors since 1981. It is also known as the Mitsubishi Montero in North America, Spain, and Latin America, and the Mitsubishi Shogun in the United Kingdom.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2001 Mitsubishi Montero trims & engines on record
2001 Mitsubishi Montero vehicles on record
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R91J041209
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R41J008736
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R71J041547
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R31J008825
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R11J018740
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R11J001349
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R01J030281
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R11J020533
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R01J025948
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R31J030691
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R91J039240
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R01J034343
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R11J031648
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51RX1J012690
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R41J025570
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R11J029429
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R01J003842
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R31J041156
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R81J005138
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R81J019816
2001 Mitsubishi Montero LimitedJA4MW51R91J022885
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLSJA4MW31R01J006613
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2001 Mitsubishi MonteroJA4MW31R61J027286