2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-04-23 · TSB-21-00-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and material safety data sheets for biosol 100 use.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-03-15 · TIN-21-00-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical information notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-08-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum“2001 mitsubishi montero. consumer states problem with vehicle indicators and hydraulic brake booster accumulator leakage *tgw the consumer stated within the past week, along with a sound alert from the horn, the abs light illuminated on the dashboard. the consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic, where he was informed there was a recall on the fa…”
2006-03-04 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing · 10,900 mi“(1) started hearing noises from both front wheel hub assembly's (front wheel bearings) (2) took it to my local firestone service station where they identified the problem - they told me it would get worse if i kept driving it, but at the time i could not afford $312/per bearing plus labor = over $800 in repairs. i drove the car 2 more days and th…”
2005-10-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 70,000 mi · 💥 crash“ dt: the contact states she owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident as a result of the brakes not working. when applying the brakes they would not stop the vehicle. the contact was pumping the brakes to try to get the vehicle to stop, but it would not come to a complete stop. this caused the …”
2005-07-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“safety recall regarding defective hydraulic brake booster accumulator.***no answer required***. *mr the hydraulic brake booster accumulator failed for the second time despite an earlier recall in which the dealer replaced the defective part on sept. 27, 2001. this recall repair was completed three days prior to the consumer taking delivery of the…”
2002-10-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 🔥 fire“consumer states that while the vehicle was park in front of his house vehicle exploded causing total damage. dealer was notified and is not been responsable for damages. mr…”
2001-10-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly“consume rwas traveling about 55mph on highway in 0ctober 2001, and vehicle shutdown without prior warning. there was oil/ transmission fluid, and coolant underneath vehicle. vehicle was towed to to dealership. radiator was broke, and engine had leaks. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.