2001 Mitsubishi Montero power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the four wheel drive warning sensor illuminated and flashed whenever the vehicle was in operation. While decelerating, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the vehicle and the transfer case engaged erroneously. The…”
filed Aug 11, 2014
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Montero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Montero | 6 | 15% |
| 2002 Montero | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 Montero | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 Montero | 8 | 20% |
| 1998 Montero | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 Montero | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 Montero | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 Montero | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 Montero | 2 | 9% |
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.