Overview & Reviews

The Montero is redesigned for 2001 and features a sculpted body, stiffer frame, improved suspension and more interior room.

• Attractive outer shell, solid off-road ability, easy to stow third seat

• Lack of power from standard V6, no optional V8, mediocre interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  Long Term Loser! - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
  By EFenderman - March 5 - 10:00 am

  After 60K + miles and 2.5 years of ownership, this SUV has not earned my confidence as a quality long lasting, reasonably priced vehicle to own. Problems with chipping paint on bottom panels after 2 months and fights with Mitsubishi to warranty/repair it should have been the first red flag. Since then, very poor brake design, pads expensive and require frequent replacement. Other expensive broken items; computer display (replaced 2x and still not able to adjust clock in all temps),elect.antenna, fuel door release, rear wheel lugs (3 thus far, metal too soft), 4wd instrument bulb & oxygen sensors have to be dealer reset ($100) with every drive to Las Vegas!

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  Love it so Much !! Bying Another ! - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Kapil - February 10 - 10:00 am

  I bought a Lmtd. 2001 & love everything about it. Now we need another vehicle & are going for a used 2002 Montero. The BEST VALUE in the SUV Market. #.1 Reliable #2. Excellent Exterior Designing ! #3. Roomy inside & comfortable ! #4. Dashboard #5. You fall in LOVE with Montero !! Has been very reilable / stable / solid on sharp turns etc....!!!!!!!!

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  great car - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
  By western - January 27 - 10:00 am

  Since I bought the car i look forward to driving it every time I get in it. The car ride super smooth yet you still know it could handle any situation it was put in. I new of the Consumer Reports evaluation when I bought the car and I feel safer in this car than any car I have ever been in. I dont plan on wrecking but if I did I would hope either the seatbelt or one of the four air bags would help protect.

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  THE FULL MONTY - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
  By WalkMan - January 27 - 10:00 am

  I finally broke down and brought a newly designed 2001 Limited. I had a DVD player installed, swapped the front and middle headrests and had 6.5-inch TV screens installed in both so my rear passengers can enjoy a movie on the road.(I’d be happy to email pics). I put about 25K on my vehicle and have experienced no problems at all. Its under-powered and gets poor gas mileage- -get over it! Off-road though there is an abundance of stump pulling power in 4WD Low Range. This is the best-looking SUV out there by far, even if it is slightly lethargic when you mash the pedal. If you need acceleration, buy a Porche. If you want a class-act 4WD, get the "Full Monty."

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  The BEST 4WD - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
  By cntrytrans - August 8 - 2:00 am

  I absolutely LOVE my Montero. It has been the best car Ive ever owned. It does awesome in the snow and ice and it climbs like a goat! I wouldnt be afraid to take it anywhere. We also own a Dodge 4WD and a Toyota 4WD but for winter driving in the columbia gorge, I always use the Montero. I feel very protected and safe in it. I have replaced the right hub assembly twice in it and also the computer board in the dash (temp gauge said it was overheating but it really wasnt). Even with those little problems, I still wouldnt trade it for any other SUV, its THAT good!

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  4 YRS LATER AND SORRY - 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
  By SorryIboughtIT - February 14 - 2:46 am

  After researching for a second hand SUV, the Montero Limited came in 1st as having the "most bang for yer buck". I thought, "Mitsubishi, how could I go wrong?". Well, I have. Even though I purchased this car with an extended warranty (which has saved me thousands of dollars), this car has been to the dealer for just about everything that can go wrong on an automobile. At 80K miles, the engine blew. Some rare event where a part of the heater pipe breaks off while driving and all fluid is lost so fast that it doesnt show up on the thermostat. I replaced the engine at the dealer in 5/2009 and its since been back 8 times and broken down 3 times. Im not the only one, look online and you will see