Model year guide

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. 22 on record.

2001 Mitsubishi Montero — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2001 Mitsubishi Montero at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined14 mpg
Typical price$2,016

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Mitsubishi Montero recalls 4

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual NHTSA Campaign #04V067000 · 11/02/2004

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum NHTSA Campaign #01V254001 · 03/08/2001

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.

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior NHTSA Campaign #00V123002 · 01/05/2000

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.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #04V428000 · 01/09/2004

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 EX…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 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

Combined14 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850

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?

Low
$1,000
Typical price
$2,016
High
$3,000

From 22 comparable 2001 Mitsubishi Montero listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

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.

2001 Mitsubishi Montero trims & engines on record

Trims
Limited · XLS
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2001 Mitsubishi Montero vehicles on record

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Other Mitsubishi Montero model years

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2001 Mitsubishi Montero — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero get?

The 2001 Mitsubishi Montero has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (13 city / 16 highway).

How much is a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero worth?

Comparable 2001 Mitsubishi Montero listings run roughly $1,000–$3,000, typically around $2,016 (from 22 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.