2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero recalls and problems

The 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 1

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero recalls

Recall 01V-254: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Sep 4, 2001 · 345 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.

Risk: The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time.

Fix: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Recall 00V-123: Visibility

Reported Apr 28, 2000 · 1,199 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

Problem: 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."

Risk: This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview mirror.

2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Air Bags	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Aug 20, 2012

2001 mitsubishi montero. Consumer states problem with vehicle indicators and hydraulic brake booster accumulator leakage 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 failure. The mechanic advised the consumer to take the vehicle to a mitsubishi dealer. The consumer scheduled an appointment. However, the consumer was informed the recall did not include his vehicle identification number. Recall # 01v254001.

Suspension · at 10,900 miles · reported Mar 4, 2006

(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 the wheel bearings locked up on me while driving - the car almost came to a sudden stop, veered off to the left of the road... (3) I found the parts cheaper on the internet ($233/per hub) and had a local mechanic install them and saved hundreds. **while…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 70,000 miles · reported Oct 19, 2005

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 contact's vehicle to hit another vehicle that wstopped in front of contact's vehicle. The dealership stated that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer said that they had nothing to do with the brakes. Also, she stated that the front driver side air bag did…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Jul 5, 2005

Safety recall regarding defective hydraulic brake booster accumulator.** answer required***. 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 vehicle on sept 30, 2001.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Oct 22, 2002

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero: 01V-254 (service brakes, hydraulic), 00V-123 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.

Are Mitsubishi Caribbean recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi Caribbean dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.