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2000 Mitsubishi Montero Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

2

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

Jan 23, 2020

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Mitsubishi Montero average of 2.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Equipment › Other › Labels, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2000 Mitsubishi Montero recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 20V035000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Reported Jan 23, 2020

What is recalled

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 04V428000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

Reported Sep 1, 2004

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

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 EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Mitsubishi Montero model years

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Other 2000 Mitsubishi recall reports

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse10 campaigns2000 Mitsubishi Galant7 campaigns2000 Mitsubishi Mirage5 campaigns2000 Mitsubishi Diamante3 campaigns2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder1 campaign2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport1 campaign

2000 Mitsubishi Montero recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2000 Mitsubishi Montero?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology