There have been 4 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
The vented transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. Automatic transmission fluid could be vented onto the hot exhaust system as a result of unanticipated heat generation in the transmission. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This information could potentially result in consumers loading their vehicles beyond the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Mitsubishi Montero, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1992 Mitsubishi Montero, 1993 Mitsubishi Montero, 1994 Mitsubishi Montero, 1995 Mitsubishi Montero, 1996 Mitsubishi Montero, 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1. 5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3. 0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3. 0l engines. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 20, 2004 | Equipment:other:labels | 491 |
| Feb. 5, 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 19,000 |
| Oct. 2, 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 210,000 |
| Mar. 4, 1999 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 10,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 3 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport | 1 |