Used 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Consumer Reviews
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This vehicle has too many problems
Steve, 03/20/2009
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Started having problems around 45,000 miles with the brakes but I spent money to have them fixed, just normal stuff I thought. Then with only 62,000 at 7 years I had to have the gas tank and hoses replaced. I called Mitsubishi corporate and they said "too bad" must be where I drive. This vehicle is garage kept and is driven only 6,000 miles a year. So I spent $2200 for a new tank, they said the old style metal ones rust that is why they switched to plastic. However the plastic would not fit mine so I have steel again. Now the oil pan is leaking and it will cost about $800 to fix. The mechanic at Firestone and others said they hardly ever replace gas tanks and oil pans on vehicles this new.
Excellent Vehicle!!!
Sandman308, 04/29/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Mitsubishi Montero the very day Consumer Reports rated it as "unacceptable". Would I make the same purchase again? ABSOLUTELY!!! I love my Montero. It drives like a dream. The comfort is second to none. The best part of being a Montero owner though is its look...I have had more people come up and tell me what an awesome looking vehicle I have. I love, love, love my Montero!
24 mpg
jjtj, 02/05/2010
2001 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased car w/64,000 miles.Miles are now 285,000. "I" get 19 mpg in the Mountains and 24 mpg on the highway. Drives soft and very little noise.I did have a problem w/a squeaking out of the front car that Mitsubishi refunded me for. Drives great in the snow. So, good that the one and only time that I did get stuck,the person who helped me out told me that I should put the car on 4 wheel drive. I thought it was on all the time.
Good SUV, but a few small things...
bgov1, 07/06/2010
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car at auction from someone who took very good care of it. bought with around 60-70k, now have 89k miles. Eats gas- on a long trip I got 14 mpg with the standard off road tires it comes with- which make for a rough, kind of loud ride. GREAT car in snow! Can plow through just about anything you give it. Great through mud, over logs, and some water! As another person mentioned, the front right bearing went out. The glove box comes loose and rattles around, especially in very cold weather. The headliner scratches VERY easily. and the seat belt clips that hold the belts in the third row (from banging around) break off VERY easily if you don't remember to take belts out.
Happy with my '01
dookie!, 10/04/2004
2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought an '01 XLS 4spd in 11/01 due to the rep. of earlier Monty's and a 0% loan. ~66k miles later despite a few faults I'm quite pleased. The bad: Needs more power. Towing ~3500lbs of car/trailer I'm thankful for climbing lanes! ~17mpg avg. w/OEM tires (~15 now w/265/75LT AT's). Excessive driveline lash. Plastic 'skidplates'. Resale is miserable, but I'll be keeping it. Local dealer network sucks. The good: Not a single problem (I'm diligent about maintenance). Brakes went ~55k and work very well (better w/aftermarket pads & fluid). Great ride and handling. Killer sunroof! *Very* capable offroad, but I've installed real skidplates, 2" OME lift, and tires
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