Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2001

• Recall 41268 [USA]: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
  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.
  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.
  the manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. Therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

• Recall 34818 [USA]: If the tether strap is improperly installed to the tether anchor, the child safety seat may not be sufficient restrained. in the event of a crash, the child could be injured.
  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.
  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.
  mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-002.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 3561 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 1264 [USA]: 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, which could result in a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 4359 [USA]: These hoses could burst causing fluid leakage, increasing the braking capability of the vehicle and could result in a crash.
  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l engines. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses." these vehicles are equipped with noncompliant brake vacuum hoses.
  dealers will replace the vacuum hose. Owner notification began february 15, 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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 9208 [USA]: This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle.
  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."
  dealers will replace the rearview mirror.
  owner notification began june 30, 2000.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 1-888-648-7820.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P0125 [4] Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control
• P0154 [6] 02 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
• P0174 [2] System too Lean (Bank 2)
• P0171 [1] System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0441 [3] Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
• P0183 [1] Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit High Input
• P0134 [1] 02 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank I Sensor 1)

The brake booster accumulator is leaking so it makes a 'chirping' sound from the left side of the vehicle. This is a recognized fault with this vehicle and a recall was issued i did not get notification of the recall so did not get it fixed. It has now become a problem which i am told could cause the brakes to fail, obviously a serious safety issue. I have spoken to mitsubishi and they will not honor the recall. *tr

The brake booster accumulator is leaking so it makes a 'chirping' sound from the left side of the vehicle. This is a recognized fault with this vehicle and a recall was issued i did not get notification of the recall so did not get it fixed. It has now become a problem which i am told could cause the brakes to fail, obviously a serious safety issue. I have spoken to mitsubishi and they will not honor the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and also while at a stand still, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the anti-lock braking system accumulator failure was coming from the abs system. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 01v254002 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact nhtsa to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and also while at a stand still, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the anti-lock braking system accumulator failure was coming from the abs system. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 01v254002 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact nhtsa to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 30 mph, the contact's wife heard an abnormal chirping sound and the brakes failed. The sound originated from the under the dashboard. When the contact attempted to brake, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 228,983.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 35 mph, the battery and brake indicators illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The failure occurred two times on different occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft guide pin fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic to be repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.

I drove my family to their doctor app. And when i was parked gasoline was dripping down in front of the drivers rear tire onto the pavement upon inspection i saw gasoline running off of the top of the gas tank i then went and told the parking lot attendant what was happening he then had to blockade that area of the parking lot off. I had call to get us a ride home . I had my vehicle towed home and had a mechanic inspect it and he found the steel gas lines were completely rusted thru on the pressure side and the return line as well upon further inspection he found severe frame rot and said it won't pass inspection when it comes due next time.

On 9/4/2017 at approximately 615am the vehicle was parked in the garage. 10 minutes later our puppy was barking at the door leading to garage. Husband went to see why and saw smoke coming from the door. He opened the door and the garage was filled with black smoke and there was a fire on the underside of the vehicle. Consequently this led to my entire home burning down.

This week i have had two occurrences where the horn just starts blaring and won't stop. Once was in the afternoon, and the other was at 5:00 am. My only diy alternatives are to disconnect the battery (obviously can't use the vehicle), or remove the fuse (very unsafe). The vehicle was stationary, no weather problems, temperature was mild (around 70 degrees). Prior to this happening, the horn rarely worked at all; at least not when i wanted it to work. I googled the problem and it appear to be very widespread on this vehicle. From what i have found out, it involves removing the airbag assembly, so getting it fixed is very costly (over $1000). I expect to spend some money on a few items here & there on a 16 year old vehicle, but i don't expect to spend over $ 1000 on a vehicle just to make the horn work right.

Horn on car starts blowing for unknown reason, car was not running and was very cold. I was told this happened because of horn trigger was sensitive to cold weather.

Abs accumulator failure and noise

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the horn sounded independently. The contact stated that the battery had to be disabled to stop the horn from sounding. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Frame is rusting to a point where it's becoming unsafe to drive. While driving the car tends to shift back and forth in the rear. A service representative pointed out the almost rusted through frame near the drivers side rear wheel.

Stability failure and lights defect

Gas leak from the front mount area of the sending unit on top of the gas tank. Significant leak, odor of gas overwhelming. Quoted $1200 to repair. All salvaged tanks/kits in similar condition. Fire hazard, and it was recommended by auto masters to have it fixed for safety reasons. It leaks when it is running due to the built up pressure. Now hard to start because there is not enough pressure (being lost from the leak). Another safety issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 65 mph, the horn sounded loudly without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the horn failed and the horn module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 352,478. Ma 10/15/2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving at 30 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the hood of the vehicle. The brakes became harder to depress and the anti-brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the brake booster and there was fuel leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,895.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 203,730.

The hydraulic brake booster, manufactured by aisin, failed due to a worn out pump motor. This is a brushed motor with no service interval so much as mentioned in either the owners manual or the factory service manual. Moreover, you can not purchase brushes for the motor from the dealer or anyone else. Here is a photo of the motor: http://i.Imgur.Com/dui0x0k.Jpg as you can see it's completely worn out. This was taken after it was cleaned with compressed air. The motor was filled with the remains of the brushes and commutator. It is extremely irresponsible to power a breaking system with such a low quality motor and not even give it a service interval. When this motor fails, so do the brakes. Every single generation three montero will suffer from this failure, some catastrophically. As more vehicles rely on electric power to stop, this is surely going to be an issue that nhtsa will be dealing with. *tr

Lost control of vehicle and proceeded to drive onto shoulder. After checking i noticed the frame had ripped ,broken off. The passenger side frame was completely rotted for 3-4 feet. From the front door to the rear wheel . After inspection of the entire frame the driver side is unaffected which leads me to believe it is poor metal/frame from the factory,no anty corrosion was apply to the metal frame from mitsubishi factory.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the air needed to be released from the brakes. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The emergency brake was applied in order for the vehicle to stop. The contact also stated that the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was not available.

Power string pump failed. Rear brakes locked. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the four wheel drive warning sensor illuminated and flashed whenever the vehicle was in operation. While decelerating, the contact heard a thumping noise coming from the vehicle and the transfer case engaged erroneously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 121,000.

On july 8, 2014 i noticed that when i applied the brake pedal, i would hear a noise from the left side of my truck. I wasn't sure what it was and i asked a few friends to look at it. One indicated that it had to do with the brake assist and found under the hood where the noise was coming from. After that i did some research on the item and found through safecar.Gov that this vehicle was apart of a recall from 2001 for the accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster. I am not the original owner of the vehicle and proceeded it to go the local dealer to have them fix this. I was told that the car had been fixed under the recall back in nov 2001 and due to this they refuse to fix the item. I filed a complaint direct with mitsubishi ([xxx]). This is obviously a known safety hazard and the mitsubishi refused to fix a problem they know exists. How do i know if the part they replaced isn't also faulty. The recall report indicated that over a period of time, it could result is leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator and could result in a crash. When i asked the cost to repair the item i was advised it would be $2,000. This is simply insane. They know they have a problem so now mitsubishi raises the prices on the item so they can recoup the costs of the recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Was going down a hill when i couldn't press my brake pedal because it was too stiff! The abs and brake light turn and with a constant beeping noise. Thankfully there was a hill going back up so i was able to slow it and pull it off the road fine. Glad it didn't happen at other points of my trip! My brake booster has gone bad and mitsubishi says it's not part of the recall. Seems like they have a lot of problems with this and it's never part of the recall. *tr

The car/suv still runs like new, it passes inspection ,every time ! It never failed inspection. The body rot and rusted frame lead to my spare tire fall off the car while i was driving home in the middle of the night. I bought it new in 2001 and taught my kids to drive with it. When i took the vechile to firestone thre manager didn't even want it on the lift stating he didn't want his men to get hurt if the frame decided to brake. He would not work on the car anymore and told me to get rid of it, i didn't understand but after eyeing for myself and experiencing the tire drop out of its well. I wanted a second opinion i got that and it was the same response. I didn't have the money for a new vechile at the time . It was my second vechile i used on weekends doing craft events but sometimes i would travel far to nj, ny, nh , va.. It's was too the point when the vendors saw me coming to events they worried about my travel with. The vechile. It has sentimental value to my i lost my daughter in a car accident and keeping the suv i feel like my memories of her are still with me positively and fresh, lasting, loving. After she past i said i would never get rid of the suv. Today the plates are off its still in the driveway and still running. I feel the frame should have lasted a lot longer, it has some body rust around the wheel wells . It's paid for and running i never missed a beat with the oil changes etc. I want to keep the car, but can't not and i am devastated to rid my self of our family air loom. I cohan one side welded last year but to do the other side for 1k it might not be a good idea because it's breaking down faster now. The first few years when ii had the suv i had a garage but later years didn't. Living in ct some winters can be brutal. The local body shop offers 150.00 which i feel insulting. I really want a rust free frame

Randomly the factory alarm goes off throughout the day with the horn blaring. After a while, the alarm drains the battery, even if it resets. Fuses have been changed, relays, and a reset by disconnecting the battery- to no avail. *tr

The horn stays on. Had to unplug it. It is part of the air bag in the steering wheel. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the steering pump pulley when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Recall on abs accumulator was performed years ago. Brakes once again failed almost completely with wife and 3 children. Luckily she remembered the parking brake and was able to stop. New accumulator replaced and brakes were again fine for 3 days...Complete failure again. Dealer informs us that the entire abs assembly needs replaced at a total cost and labor of around (between) $2800. And $3600.00. The recalled part (the accumulator) i am finding is a direct result of the entire abs assembly damage. If the pump tries and continues to try and fill the leaking accumulator the pump fails. As a result the pump and abs control (brain) module are all in one and the entire assembly needs to be replaced. What recourse do we have? How can we get mitsubishi to replace this defective "complete assembly" the vehicle is now useless as we save our pennies and scrape together what we can to fix a problem that we nor anyone else should have to fix. I see many reports of accidents due to this very problem. Please help! *tr

While driving on the highway. I lost control of vehicle and proceeded to drive onto shoulder. After quickly checking tires, etc. I noticed the frame had ripped in half. The driver side frame was completely rotted for 4-5 feet. From the front door to the rear wheel well. After inspection of the entire frame the passenger side is unaffected which leads me to believe it is poor metal/frame from the factory. *tr

When i step on the break pedal i hear a buzzing sound coming from the front compartment of the vehicle. The break is not functional since it is hard and stays up while i depress with my foot. While driving or when the engine is running i hear this sound periodical and a steady sound with the anti lock/ break light on

While vehicle parked in driveway, horn started blaring, lights started flashing. This has happened several times in the past week. Had to remove fuses, so horn and alarm would stop going off. This has happened several times in the middle of the night and the very early am hours. *tr

The horn randomly sounds off during the night. I've discovered its a temperature thing. When its cold or the interior cools down the horns starts to blow, but when warm everything is fine. So mostly at night this occurs. This should be a recall! As the connection ring inside the airbag is clearly faulty. The only fix is to replace the air bag or pull the fuse to the horn. How is this safe? I just bought this car and found the horn didn't work. There was no fuse! So i replaced it and that's when the problems occurred. Clearly the fuse was missing for this very reason. *tr

Alarm or horn system keep going off randomly. *tr

1tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idle in park, she would hear a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised her that the anti-lock brake accumulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there was a manufacturer's recall for the failure however, the recall was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. The current mileage was approximately 260,000. Updated 1/29/13 *cn updated 2/6/2013*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that he was traveling 10 mph when he applied the brakes to avoid a preceding vehicle than abruptly applied their brakes. The brakes failed and the contact crashed into the vehicle. The abs warning light illuminated immediately after impact. The police were not contacted. There were no injuries associated with the crash. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact stated that he was involved in two additional crashes as a result of failed brakes. The vehicle was not inspected and the contact stated that the abs accumulator was the cause of the failure, based on his research. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. The current mileage was approximately 152,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the contact mentioned that after parking, the vehicle failed to stop and continue rolling. The contact stated that she had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the accumulator was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure and the current mileage was 32,900.

2001 mitsubishi montero. Consumer states problem with vehicle indicators and hydraulic brake booster accumulator leakage *tgw 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. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that while driving, he attempted to sound the horn but it would not function. The vehicle also stalled. The brake warning light, srs air bag warning light, and check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had to jumpstart the vehicle in order to begin driving. As the contact began driving, the horn began to sound nonstop until the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who diagnosed an electrical failure. The contact did not know exact failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileages were 100,000.

I'm driving downhill when my brakes start acting up. It was so hard and no power brakes , i needed to use the hand brakes to make sure i wasn't going hit the car in front of me. Took to the dealer cost a couple hundred bucks for diagnostic and they said my power brake booster needed to be replaced. I cant afford to have it fix right away it cost few thousand bucks for the new one and i don't want put a used one because i'm not sure if its going to last. How come mitsubishi motors can't help us for this they know these parts are not going to last. That's why they changed it and put a different one on their 2003 and up models. *jb

The horn randomly starts blaring in the middle of the night if you do not remove the fuse. If you remove the fuse it leaves you with no horn! Completely unsafe when driving not to have a horn. Clearly this defect was never corrected by the manufacturer. After looking for a cause in many forums, it is clear no one is certain of the actual cause. *tr

As the car was sitting in the driveway in the middle of the night, the horn started going off w/out any operator in the car. The car remained locked and no one was around. Had to remove the fuse to the horn, however, upon putting the fuse back in the horn continues to go off randomly in the middle of the night in a continuous honk as if someone is laying on the horn. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the anti-lock warning lamp illuminated and he was unable to engage the brakes. The contact stated that he was able to stop the vehicle by gradually down shifting. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the contact was informed that the abs system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 153,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that after having repairs to the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum), the brake booster started to make a loud noise when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer of any assistance since the vehicle had been previously repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. Updated 02/06/12*bf updated 02/10/12

While heading home from work, i got the surprise of my life. I was driving and my brakes went out. Luckily, i was heading home after the rush hour otherwise i would have been in a major accident. I got off the gas and steered the car to an embankment to slow the momentum. The only logical thing to do at this point was to engage my emergency brake. I called the mechanic immediately who advised me not to drive the car and that they will tow it to the shop. Upon inspection, he informed that the brake booster system (hydraulic brake booster system) as been compromised and it seemed like just faulty manufacturing.Thinking this was an easy fix, i searched for the part. A new surprise appeared, the part was over $1400.00. Then i found this site. I will attempt to contact the manufacturer and see if they can resolve this issue. If not, mitsubishi will never have me as a customer ever again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that a cycling noise emitted when the brakes were released. In addition, the abs system failure light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed vin did not qualify for repairs under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 129,153.

I have a 2001 mitsubishi montero and it has about 135k miles, today it had abs brake warning light came on and continuous beep came, then brakes became too hard and stopped working. I had to use handbrakes to stop the vehicle. It seems like the problem as stated in 2001 recall 01v254001. Please help me to resolve this problem. *kb

Same happened to my car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and when the brake pedal was engaged. There was an unusual noise emitting from the front left side of the vehicle intermittently. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that the failure was contributed to the brake booster. The vehicle was previously repaired in 2004 for a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 01v2540001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact noticed that when applying pressure to the brakes he heard a clicking noise similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test which confirmed that the accumulator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer advised the contact that his vehicle had not been included in the previous recall and offered no additional assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that a loud noise could be heard while driving and applying the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the brake booster accumulator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001 (component: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mleages were 161,801.

1) event leading to the failure is unknown. 2) the alarm system goes off for no reason at all times of day or night. Frequency is from minutes to several hours. The horn honks and lights flash until the alarm is reset or until the battery dies. 3) fuses removed but alarm still operates. Horns disconnected but lights still flash. The safety issue is that there is no way to turn off the alarm or disable the alarm without also turning off the horn. Reportedly, inorder to fix the problem a switch behind the air bag must be replaced which also requires replacing the airbag. Replacing the airbag is potentially dangerous and over $1000. There is no way to turn off the alarm in a safe manner. Consumers should be able to totally disarm or turn off the alarm system simply and safely. *tr

Horn spontaneously sounded and would not go off while car was parked in cold. The fuse had to be removed. Now that the temperature is warmer the horn appears to be back to normal with the fuse back in. The horn switch is contained in an assembly that includes the airbag and is sold only as a unit with a parts price of over $600, plus labor to install. An investigation on the internet shows that a number of other 2001 mitsubishi montero owners have reported similar defects in the horn. It is unreasonable for mitsubishi to charge $1,000 to fix their defect in the horn switch. This is a major safety defect.

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates when towing, on steep grades, or even continuously. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0125 is displayed indicating insufficient coolant temperature, even though actual coolant temperature is within normal range of 200 to 215 degrees. Replacement of coolant temperature sensors (2) and thermostat will not rectify this problem! This is a known computer error that mitsubishi motors north america will not address or pay for the repair of. Nhtsa item number: 10001033 mmna technical service bulletin: 0313001. *tr

Woke up to a loud alarm. Neighbors pounding on our door to alert us something was alarming. Cops in the driveway. The noise was 2001 mitsubishi montero horn alarm. It wouldn't shut off till the battery was disconnected. An easy fix would be to remove the fuse, but in mass you are required get yearly detailed inspection of your car. Therefore, my truck would definitely fail and i would end up paying the 1,000-1500 for repairs. This is just another surprise problem added to my list. Very disappointed in your mitsubishi! *tr

The horn on my 2001 mitsubishi montero limited will not stop blaring ~ had to take it in for costly repairs all the while ... Blaring down the street to my mechanic. *tr

I have had an issue with my truck because the horn quit working several years ago. I was told by the dealer multiple times that the airbag has a metal ring inside of it that makes contact to activate the horn when pressed. They claimed the ring has either deteriorated or broken internally and that is why the horn doesn't work and is a very common issue for years with these trucks. Based on the current recalls i am wondering if that also effects the airbags and if they will work properly or if there could be metal shards in there that when deployed could pose a safety issue. *tr

Within the last 30 days whenever the outside temperature drops below 18f degrees the horn will continuously blow. Initially the battery is disconnected to stop the horn from making its noise. Then horn relay is removed to disable the horn completely. The problem has not been fixed. The problem has occurred 5 times. A mechanic has been unable to determine the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the brakes would exhibit an abnormal dinging sound and the abs warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the abs had disengaged independently but the advised that the vehicle was safe to drive. On a later date, the contact attempted to apply the brakes but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle also exhibited an unusual beeping. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the hydraulic brake booster accumulator but the noise persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The current mileage was 173,660 and the failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The brakes made a loud metal noise when they were applied. The abs light illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the brake accumulator caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 128,000. The current mileage was 128,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when depressing the brake pedal, he noticed a vibration feeling. The vehicle was inspected by the owner and he noticed that the power brake booster accumilator failed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The failure and current mileages were approximately 176,000.

The contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero xls. While the contact was driving, the brakes failed to respond. All of sudden, abs and brake lights came on and the brake pedal was very hard to push. The contact took it to the dealer and found the problem was hydraulic brake booster unit. Regarding nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001, the manufacturer denied his right to have the recall repairs and said the original recall had been already taken care in 2001. The contact had similar problem in 2008 without knowing any recall issues. The dealer charged for replacing the accumulator.The vehicle seems to have very serious safety-concerned problem and it keeps recurring mileage is slightly over 100,000. Filed complaint on 07/25/2010. *tr

I had a total brake failure of my 2001 mitsubishi montero, found out there is a recall on them, yet mitsubishi will not honor it!.Here is recall. My cost to repair it is $1300.00 i think mitsubishi should foot cost! aug 03, 2001 | recall id# 271 recall reason service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum recall date aug 03, 2001 model affected montero potential units affected 39020 recall summary 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. Consequence 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, which could result in a vehicle crash. Remedy 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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal but the brakes did not engage. The brakes were applied repeatedly and the vehicle would not slow down. The anti-lock braking system and brake warning light indicators illuminated followed by the warning chime sounding inside of the vehicle. The emergency brake was then engaged and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the failure was contributed to the brake booster and abs electronic control unit. The defective components were replaced. The failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000.

2001 mitsubushi montero sport...Tie rod sleeve on passenger side unexpectedly came apart as i was pulling out from parking space onto busy roadway. This caused me to not be able to steer correctly. Mechanic replaced tie rod and feels that it was a manufacturing defect as threads where still intact just fitting was not proper. You have the ability to screw tie rod together and physically pull them apart by hand. Had this happened while driving on highway results could have been catastrophic. Before this incident there was no indication of a problem with the tie rods that failed so needless to say when they came apart it was a total shock. I do have the old parts that where removed for inspection if necessary. The repair bill was $285 i was hoping to be able to recoup our expenses. I'm hoping you can advise me on how to do this. Thank you. *tr

I have a 01' mitsubishi montero sport xls 3.0l as of the last week in march i had a problem with my a/c and call auto repair shop to make a appointment. To my surprise the mitsubishi/saturn shop, the place that i had taken it to 6mths to a year be4, my oxygen sensor to be replaced and some other things, was gone out of business. So i call where i purchased the vehicle from, and was told that i could goto a licensed mechanic shop to get my a/c fixed, oxygen sensor had default again, but it still had warranty on it with the previously shop so the recent shop could not replace it and i also still had warranty coverage with the credit union that i pay monthly payments to. So i called the warranty group, and the warranty group paid for a/c to be fixed and i only had to pay 100 deductible. I received my suv back about a week later, then i noticed a knocking within the motor so i went back to the repair shop, and was told that i needed a oil change, but i just recently had a tune-up and oil change. So i knew that i didn't need a oil change. The shop could not determine what caused the knocking noise, but on 5- 23-10 my suv had malfunction this time my crankshaft,pulley,rods had separated and the only thing that was holding my engine together was the main bolt. So i got it towed back to the repair shop and i had to get my engine replaced. The warranty group paid for the pre-used engine, and i received my suv back on 6-11-10. I did not drive my truck no more then to my home and parked it in my yard, but on that tuesday june 15, 10 i went into a furniture store for about 20 mins. And left my a/c on, came back and only the fan was blowing, so i cut-off my suv and waited for 5mins. Cut my suv back on and drove back home with no problems. I had a appt on wed. 06-16-10, my suv oil engine light came on this time i checked the oil and no oil in the motor put 2qts begin home speed drop75-45radiator bursted needengine.The 96-99 recall onmitsub. Mont is the samething wrong with the01'. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. While driving 60 mph with the cruise control, the contact applied minimal pressure to the accelerator pedal and the vehicle accelerated. The contact was able to disengage the cruise control; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact applied repeated pressure to the brakes until the vehicle began to decrease in speed. He was able to drive the vehicle onto the emergency lane and shut off the engine. When he restarted the vehicle it exhibited the same failure without the cruise control being engaged. The contact then disconnected and reconnected the battery in order for the vehicle to function normally. The manufacturer stated that they had not received any related complaints and would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 157,419.

I was driving my vehicle, suddenly my brakes fail. I almost struck a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. My brake pedal was very hard. I had my mechanic check the vehicle. My brakes pads were fine. I later learn from the mitsubishi dealer that i need a abs hydraulic unit. The repair is very expensive. My car is in good condition only 58,000 miles. Mitsubishi refused to cover the parts. At this moment the car is park. Can't seems to understanding how an abs unit fail suddenly leaving the car with no brakes. Believed it's a manufacture defect. *tr

Our 2001 mitsubishi montero ltd. Experienced a near complete brake failure after the vehicle had been parked overnight. My wife was taking our children to school when the vehicle would not stop at an intersection. To avoid running into traffic, she was forced to throw the vehicle into park because there was less than 10% braking power, even after pumping the brakes several times. There was a strange noise coming from the engine compartment near master cylinder assembly. Local dealer in murrieta, ca told us that the vehicle already had been serviced for hbb accumulator recall, and that the vehicle did not qualify for repairs. Also mileage was over 150k at 184k. We had the accumulator replaced by another certified mitsubishi mechanic which solved the braking problem. 6 months later, we experienced a second brake system failure, also losing about 90% of braking power. This time the brake and abs lights on the dash came on and a buzzer sounded continually. The problem was initially intermittent, but now the lights and buzzer stay on continually. Took vehicle to the same mechanic who fixed the hbb accumulator and after diagnosing the vehicle he stated that the hydraulic control unit was malfunctioning. The vehicle is currently awaiting repairs. I am writing the complaint due to the fact that the loss of brake power is nearly total and without warning. We avoided serious accidents only by divine providence. It seems that any brake system on a modern vehicle out to allow for some subsystem failures and remain able to stop the vehicle. I have heard of abs or booster failures on other vehicles, yet they maintain the ability to stop the vehicle, that seems to not be the case with the mitsubishi montero. It also would seem that the manufacturer has had ample opportunity to remedy this situation since 2001 and yet seems unconcerned that their design is so significantly flawed. *tr

The horn on my mitsubishi montero sport is defective. It constantly blows fuses, and when i can finally for some reason get one in the fuse slot without blowing, i will be driving down the road and my horn will just start going off and it wont stop until i pull over and take the fuse back out. *tr

The horn button sometimes sticks when used and goes off frequently in the cold of the evening many times in the 4-6am hours. The horn is very loud and wakes the neighbors. This has become such an inconvenience that initially removed the fuse for the horn - this is very unsafe! Right after disabling the horn someone almost backed up into me! So i have re-enabled the horn system (put the fuse back). This horn button is also the airbag unit - so it is very expensive to replace. So i have wired a switch in the horn circuit, so that i and my neighbors can sleep at night - i just have to remember to flip the switch back on when i get in the truck. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero with 130000 miles. The contact stated that recall 01v254001 is not an adequate fix for the failure. While driving 60 mph under normal conditions the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and the power brakes failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle with out a crash. The contact had the recall repaired but it failed again. The dealer is aware of this failure and stated that there is not a current solution. The vin was not available.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero limited. While the contact was driving in reverse, the brakes failed to respond. When he pumped the brake pedal, he heard a squeaking sound. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who determined that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator failed. Regarding nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001, the manufacturer denied his right to have the recall repairs performed because the vehicle exceeded the 150,000 mile requirement. The vehicle has not been repaired. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 166,000. Updated 5/18/09 *cn updated 05/20/09.*jb

Brake booster accumulator failure there was a recall in 2001 it was replace now it fail. Mitsubishi refuse to replace. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsusbishi montero. The vehicle was parked and shut off for approximately eight hours when the contact heard the horn sound. The contact had to disconnect the fuse for the horn to stop it. The failure occurred intermittently in cold weather. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 130,000.

On my way to a funeral, my trucks transmission stalled on the road. When this started my vehicle started to overheat. When i finally was able to get on the shoulder of the highway my truck was on fire under the hood. I had my car towed to the dealer in richmond, va. Right now my truck is still at the dealer awaiting my approval for more repairs to be done. Right now my repair bill is at a cost of 2,013.29 and they are now telling me that i need to have my transmission rebuilt. *tr

When i applied the brake there was a buzzer noise under the left dash. So i drove the vehicle to near service shop. And they told me that there were a re call defect part on the brake booter acculator. And tell told me to call mitsubishi motor. I talked to them and the rep. Said there was not an open recall in the particular model. So i went back to the car repair shop. And they did the repair , they replace the bake booster accumulator. And them after two day i call mitsubushi again saying that i replace the brake booter accumulator . They open a service order, that a technical will next week. I like to know how can you help me resolve this? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer for routine maintenance. Months later, he took the vehicle to a different repair shop for an oil change and was advised that the former dealer did not reinstall the heat cover. Without the heat cover, there is no safeguard to the various hoses and components in the engine, which has several potential safety implications. He called the dealer again and was advised by the manager, tom wanster, that his heat cover was not left there; however, they did locate other heat covers for similar models. The manager would not provide him with any assistance. The contact filed a complaint with the federal trade commission. The failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 102,268.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the brake pressure canister was defective. The contact's wife was backing out of the driveway and realized that the brakes failed. She had to engage the parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. When she stopped the vehicle, the brakes began to work, but there was a tapping noise under the dashboard. When the contact's wife attempted to pump the brakes repeatedly, the abs light illuminated and began beeping. He discovered nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the original recall repair had previously been performed on the vehicle. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 90,564.

March 25th 2008: car was parked at golf course and horn began to sound continuously. Had to disconnect battery and the pull fuses to stop horn. Dealer told me that it was a stuck switch in the horn assembly and that the entire steering pad/airbag assembly had to be replaced at an approximate cost of $1175 parts and labor. On searching the internet i find this be a fairly common problem with monteros prior to 2003. I can't find a recall on this but believe that there should have been one. *tr

February 02, 2008; as i was driving my vehicle, the horn began to sound consistently without stopping. I had to pull over and open the fuse box in the engine compartment area 7 remove fuse. Mitsubishi dealer on 02/06/2008 told me that the entire steering wheel with air bag has to be replace. Most likely it has a short and the inside area has no replacement parts to fix the horn from non-stop sounding. Cost to replace steering wheel unit with air bag is $1,575.00 ! There should be a recall or something for just a short in the horn system. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the hydraulic power assist vacuum on the brakes is causing a loss of gas pressure. When the vehicle is parked for a long period of time, the gas pressure is lost. When the brakes are applied, they do not perform to their full potential. The dealer and manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was evaluated and it was found to have the exact same defect as stated in the recall. The recall also stated that the affected vehicles were produced before june 20, 2001. The contact's vehicle was produced on september 4, 2000. The failure and current mileages were 123,606. Updated 02-12-08 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. When entering a highway intersection or accelerating from a stop at 5 mph, the vehicle slowly gained speed as if it were in second gear. The only way to correct the issue was to restart the vehicle. The neutral indicator light illuminated when the failure occurred. The dealer stated that there was a service bulletin for this failure and the transmission may have to be rebuilt. The vin, engine size, and service bulletin number were unknown. The failure mileage was 92,000 and current mileage was 100,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving at any speed, the contact heard a honking noise coming from the engine compartment. The mechanic stated that the brake booster accumulator for the abs caused the failure. There is a recall for the service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum (nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001). The manufacturer stated that they would not repair the vehicle because the recall was too old. The failure mileage was 108,000 and current mileage was 110,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While the vehicle was parked with the parking brake applied, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the driver side of the dashboard. The mechanic stated that the brake booster accumulator needed replacing. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) before it was purchased. The dealer stated that the vehicle was only inspected for the recall, however, the manufacturer would not service the recall because their records indicated that the part was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 101,000.

My 2001 mitsubishi montero is making load sounds when i apply the brakes. According to your site there was a recall on a part of my brakes. In 2001 when the car was still very new this recall was conducted and my vehicle was "fixed" according to dealer records. Now i am having the same problem again and the dealer and mitsubishi motors say it is my problem now. If their recall does not work then they are liable, not me. This is a safety issue, other people have had their brake fail completely and not be able to stop because of this issue. Mitsubishi should have to fix this problem free of charge until they get it right, not just the first time! I will never buy mitsubishi again and your agency should not allow this policy to further put peoples lives at risk. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that she heard a loud noise when the brakes were applied. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer or a mechanic. She called the manufacturer and they stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The current and failure mileages were 91,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj updated *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While depressing the brakes from 25 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the drivers side of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the failure is related to recall # 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). However, her vin is not included. The noise continues to persist. The current mileage is 94,000 and failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 06/26/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. At 16,000 miles, the vehicle was repaired due to nhtsa recall campaign # 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). When attempting to brake, the contact heard a loud pitched beep coming from the left side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who stated that the accumulator was leaking similar to the failure noted in recall # 01v254001. The current mileage is 68,611 and failure mileage was 68,611. The consumer provided a copy of invoice for repair. Updated 06/08/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving at 65 mph the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. The dealer confirmed that the noise was directly related to recall # 01v254001 for the service brakes,hydraulic: antilock. The manufacturer stated that this vehicle was excluded from the recall due to the vin. The contact stated that the noise became more frequent since it began one week ago. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The current mileage was 124,300, and failure mileage was 124,352.*ak

Regarding nhtsa recall campaign number: 01v254001 i know there are extremely similar complaints to mine regarding this bulletin (used google to find them) i noticed strange noises when depressing brakes in my 2001 mitsubishi montero. Had it looked at by 2 separate independent mechanics who determined an issue with the hydraulic unit. Item is dealer only. So i researched the issue on the web only to find the exact symptom description was covered in an nhtsa recall bulletin. I promptly contacted my lancaster, pa mitisubishi dealer and was told that my vin number was not included in the recall. My car is unsafe to drive due to a defective brake unit and they want me to pay to have it looked at? This is ridiculous. I have already had three other recall related issues fixed. I also called the mitsubishi national customer hotline and was told the same thing. I am very disappointed in mitsubishi. I feel i have no recourse..Please help! *jb

The steering box shaft completely snapped apart, steering was lost and had to drift into a guardrail to stop vehicle. I contacted the dealership and was told part was 2100 dollars for steering. If the vehicle was not going less than 15 mph the results would have been a diaster. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact researched the vehicle on the nhtsa website and found that the vehicle was included in a recall regarding brakes. The vehicle was brought to a dealer, who verified that the vehicle was included in the recall. The dealer agreed to remove the faulty brakes and replace them with another faulty part. The dealer stated that the contact was responsible for the total cost incurred for the recall. The contact stated that a recall notice was never received because the vehicle was previously owned. The current and failure mileage were 100,000.*ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 20 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle the brakes didn't engage. The contact was only able to stop the vehicle by using the emergency brake. There were no warning indicator lights. The contact stated that there a safety recall 01v254001 the. Current failure is directly related to recall number 01v254001.The dealer stated that the vehicle was previously inspected. However, the part was never replaced. The dealer declined to fulfill the recallrequirements. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated there was a noise coming from the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who gave the contact recall information. There was a nhtsa recall, # 01v254001, regarding service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2001 mitsubishi montero with 72000 failure mileage at 30 mph he applied hthe brake, but there was a delay in slowing and stopping the vehicle. There was recall 01v254001 repairs performed on the vehicle in december 2001. The vehicle had the same failure as stated in recall 01v254001. The contact was unhappy that the manufacturer only honored the recall once. The current mileage was 76329.*ak

Dt: the contact stated there was hydraulic brake booster accumulator failure with the vehicle. While traveling 2 mph exiting the drive way, the brakes were depressed however there was no response coupled with a squeaking noise. The brakes continue to make noises when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined there was a recall for vehicles of the same year make and model. The recall number is #sr-01-008 when the dealership was alerted, they determine the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. *nm

Montero under 50,000 miles. Have to replace compressor, alignment bars for sun roof, and brakes. Cost $2700 with labor. Have owned the vehicle for 4 months. No warranty left. Montero has to be jumped to turn on, bucks with defrost on, no air, no radio, and brakes are bad. Dealer will not help with cost. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact observed an excessive amount of fuel spilling from the lower portion of the fuel tank. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the weld zone of the lower portion of the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on two additional occasions. The fuel tanks were replaced. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 82,222 and the current mileage was unknown.

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision while driving at 70mph and the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered minor bruising in the collision, and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was unable to determine the problem.

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a noise from underneath the dash panel area. A nhtsa recall, #01v254001 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the service brakes power assist vacuum however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.

In jan. My wife started to get a whiff of gasoline every now and then when she got out of her 2001 montero sport. It was not enough to arouse suspicion. In the week of 3/27/06, the smell became severe. I found gas running down the gas tank, dripping onto a hose running below it, and to the ground. I brought the vehicle to be repaired at vachon mitsubishi on thurs., 3/30/06. I was contacted by vachon and told that the tank was rotted at the seam and would need to be replaced. I asked if this would be under warranty as the car was only 5 years old and had 44,000 mi. Vachon informed me that it would not be under warranty. The repair would cost $1083. I called mitsubishi to question the warranty as i have never heard of a gas tank wearing out so quickly. They informed me that it might be covered under the 7 year/100,000 mile corrosion warranty. I contacted vachon and had them look into it. It was discussed with regional management and they decided that it would not be covered, it would be part of the expired emissions warranty. I again called cust. Service. I told them that this failure was too far out of sorts to be out of warranty. Gas tanks last 20 to 40 years and this decision should be reconsidered. I was told that it would be reviewed. I was again refused. I asked that a higher level of management review the case. I was told that it would be done and someone would get back to me. 5 days later, i called back because nobody called me. I was told that the case was reviewed again and again they decided against me. My case never got to a higher level of management, it was decided by mr. Tessmer, the regional parts and service manager every time. I asked if i could speak to mr. Tessmer. The answer was no. At this point the car is fixed. It will cost me $1100.06 to pick it up, more than the price quote. My wife and 7 year old had been complaining of frequent headaches. The headaches have subsided since they stopped using the car. *nm

(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 searching for the parts, i found several other bulletins, notices even on the nhtsa website, and plenty of unhappy 2001 montero customers that have had to spend nearly $1,000 to replace both hub assembly's **i think this is ridiculous that these hubs are going bad for such a new vehicle... Why isn't this being recalled?????

I purchased a 2001 mitsubishi montero ltd from gibbons toyota in eynon, pa. I also purchased a warranty from them. My engine light comes on. They say sensors have to be changed. Light came back on. Changed another sensor, light came on. Now they say it is the catalytic converter. They tell me it is covered by mitsubishi for 8 yrs. They try ertley motor world numerous times and cannot get them to respond. They are in wilkes-barre, pa. Gibbons mgr then contacted domiano's in archbald. They to did not want to have anything to do with this. Why is it that mitsubishi dealers will not stand behind their warranty's. This is the 4th mitsubishi i have owned, and now that i see the service, it will be the last. They are very ignorant people. They treat you like dirt. Very arrogant. Something should be done about this. There is an 8 yr warranty on the converter, and it should be changed with no hassle. Thank you. This has been going on for the last 6 months. *jb

Dt*: the consumer stated there is a noise coming from the left front wheel. When the brakes were applied there was a metal to metal grinding sound. There was a recall on the brake accumulator, nhtsa # 01v254001. The vehicle was repaired prior to ownership under this recall. The recall work has failed. *jb updated 2/7/2006 - *nm

Dt: the contact stated that while driving on an incline the gear shift indicator moved from drive to neutral. The vehicle would not move forward, so he pulled over. Upon stopping the check engine light came on. There was smoke coming from under the hood, but no fire. He walked away from the vehicle and called 911 and a towing service. When the tow truck arrived he discovered a lot of oil underneath the vehicle and suspected this was from the transmission. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who noted that the transmission line disconnected from the vehicle. There was no explanation as to why this occurred. The dealer installed new lamps, refilled fluid to proper levels, and cleared the code. The transmission line was also replaced with a new one. No further problems since the repair. *ak

I purchased a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport used in march 2004, one month after purchase i brought it to the dealership with a complaint of a knocking noise in the engine. The dealership said nothing was wrong. I have properly maintained my vehicle since day one and learned to live with the knocking noise. On oct 23, 2005 the while driving down the highway the knocking noise became excessive so i pulled over, turned the engine off, waited a minute and restarted. As i started to accelerate there was a loud knock and smoke was coming from under the hood. Mitsubishi is claiming the vehicle threw a rod due to sludge in the engine. The are saying this was due to neglect of the vehicle due to the owner, although they have never once asked me for records of maintenance, which i have. They then say it was from neglect of the previous owner. In a report i received from the dealership my vehicle has been sitting they say "engine failure due to oil starvation". I have records of 5 oil changes in 18 months. Right now my vehicle is still inoperable and have a date set with the national center of dispute resolution. Hopefully mitsubishi will suck it up and do what they are suppose to do under warranty. *jb

Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. On 10-11-05 while driving on the interstate there was a wreck in front of consumers vehicle. When the consumer applied the brakes, they would not stop the vehicle. The brake light had come on earlier that day. The contacts vehicle hit the vehicle in front. Upon impact, the air bags deployed but not all the way. The vehicle was totaled. The contact sustained injuries. *ak (11/15/05) *sc

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 not completely deploy. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the brake or the air bag failures. *ak

Dt: the service brake was doing the same thing as stated in the recall for accumulator on the brake system . It made a pressure noise from underneath where master cylinder was and the brake booster. The whole piece will actually shaken. Have not contacted the dealer. They will charge to look at it. *ak

Safety recall regarding defective hydraulic brake booster accumulator.***no answer required***. *mr 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. *nm

Refusal to comply with recall id# 01v254001. We took our 2001 montero to the mitsubishi dealer as the brake part had gone bad just as stated in the recall. The dealer said the vehicle had been inspected when new and it was deemed ok. It was never replaced and now that it has become defective they will not replace it. *jb

Last year in november of 2005, i had to replace the passenger side wheel hub bearing because the bearings inside the hub broke down. Prior to getting it replaced, loud metallic grinding noise was coming from the wheel area. I took the hub bearing apart and found that the bearings were damamged and no sign of grease inside of the hub bearing. Now, on may 5, 2005, i have the same kind of problem and i inspected the hub bearing by taking it apart and discovered the bearings were damage. This led to my conclusion that it must have been a product defect and not a coincidence. I drive my vehicle from home to work normally and never have abuse the use of the vehicle like taking it offroad for a joy ride. It is a 2001 full size limited mitsubishi montero. Please, someone help me out because it caused me a great deal in time and money to replace the parts.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, while applying brake pressure the brake pedal and the steering column vibrate and the brake light illuminated. Although the dealer was alerted no appointment for inspection was made.

The 2001 montero xls experienced 7 instances of brake failures. *bf most of the brake failures have occurred at low speeds. *sc *jb

Since i purchase this vehicle (2001 mitsubishi montero limited), i always had problem with the "check engine" light problem. The third day i got the vehicle from the alhambra mitsubishi dealership, the light turn on. And always got the same reply " make sure the gas cap is closed properly". I had 5 cars and i never had any kind of problem like exept this montero limited. My car has 63000miles right now, and the light will turn on every 2month. And now the vehicle has the light on again, and dealer will not do or care about the problem. This problem always happen when the car is going uphill or when it need power. Also the brake light keep failing. *ak

This vehicle while backing from a parking spot separated the inner tie rod from the outter there are no sings of damage or abuse that i could find. The factory replacement parts have an enormous amount of play. We have tried two inner and two outter and the same result. The local dealership states this normal. I am not the owner of this vehicle. It was brought to me to be repaired. I am an ase certified master tech. I feel like there is a defect in the design of this vehicle.*ak

2001 mitsubishi montero; engine shot on the highway (nj turnpike). There was no oil warning. This is a life threatening issue-if i had been on the inner lane, i would have been dead. Vehicles on nj turnpike are traveling 60-80mph. Vehicle has been serviced on timely oil changes at jiffy lube. This should not have happened. It has 90k mlies on it, bought used, i owe $15k on it, it will cost $8k to fix. 2 yrs og payments to go.*ak

The horn comes on by itself, only way to shut it off is to pull the fuse or let it warm up. Will this effect airbag deployment? *jb

Brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced at 27000 miles. Then again, the rotors warped to the point where they needed to be resurfaced on both the rear and front at 43000 miles. Dealer claimed that this is due to driver abuse.*ak

Consumer stated that she had 70,000 miles on vehicle and the engine blew out. When driving the air would blow, then when stopping the air would stop. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and was told that it looked as if the plastic tee in the heater line was busted. Then, she was told that it may the thermostat that was sticking. The next day while driving the vehicle just stopped. Had vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that motor blew out. She had no warning, because the indicator never showed that the vehicle was running hot. *ak

Engine replacement at 79k miles. February 04 i noticed a knocking sound coming from under the hood of the car. The mitsubishi mechanic said it was coming from the engine but that he would just change the oil to see if that helped. The sales ticket said, no problem found. August 04 the knocking came back. On a trip the oil light came on but there was oil in the vehicle. We had the vehicle towed to mitsubishi. The mechanic then confirmed that it was the engine. The pickup tube was clocked but the engine walls were clean. The result was to replace the engine. Mitsubishi would not cover the charges because it was pass the warranty mileage. No one can determine how the pickup tube was clogged with so much crud. However, mitsubishi says that it does not matter if it was a defect in the pickup tube it was past the warranty.*ak

Front brake rotors keep warping and require replacement every 15000-20000 miles, causing shudder and grabbing.*ak

Problems with the brake equipment on the 2001 mitsubishi montero limited. *mr the rotors, front and rear brakes were replaced due to violent shaking. The problem recurred. *sc *jb

At 35000, the trunk door latch mechanism is broken. At 57000 miles check engine light lit, caused by spark plugs or spark plug wires open. Replace all plugs and wires at dealership, cost $300.Not covered by warranty. At 77000 miles, check engine light lit, dealership replaced catalytic converter under warranty but i pay for the oxygen sensor plus labor that goes with the catalyst.Old parts not available. Car driven about 3 miles home from dealeship after replacing the cat. Converter, the check engine light lit again. Dealership checked and said another oxygen sensor is bad. Total 4 oxygen sensors in the system. Cost $230 to replace one sensor. I could not believe that these sensors will go bad at the same time. Is that a coinsidence or manufacturer parts defects???*ak

Problems with front and rear brakes and rotors. *mr the rotors had been warped which made stopping very difficult due to the violent shaking. Both the front and rear brakes and the rotors were not strong enough for the vehicle. *sc *jb

Dt: contact stated everything underneath the vehicle was rusted, and going toward the engine. The vehicle had to be towed to the service station. The inside of the left wheel well cracked, causing the wheel bearing to break, and the driveshaft to slip down, causing the gears to grind in the drivshaft, sensors for the wheel well, and the components of the axle assembly were rusted. When the mechanic was taking the bolts from the inside of the driveshaft to replace it, the bolts disintegrated. Mechanic stated that the manufacturer did not spray the rust corrosion protection on the vehicle. It had not been repaired yet, but the consumer was going to take the vehicle to the service dealer to be serviced. Consumer did contact mitsubishi, but the warranty was not valid overseas. But once the consumer was back in the united states warranty would be valid. The manufacturer told consumer to take the vehicle to a service dealer to have it serviced. *ak

Within a few weeks of purchasing our vehicle, we brought it back to the dealer due to violent shaking from the front end. We were told we needed 4 brand new tires. Buying new tires did not fix the problem. Within a few days we began to hear a humming, vibrating, and growling noise coming from the front of the vehicle when you hit approximately 40 mph. We brought the vehicle back to the dealer and brought the sales manager for a test drive to hear the noise. When my wife explained that she was scared to drive the vehicle, they assured her that it was not a safety hazard and the vehicle would be fine to drive. The service manager called and said they had to replace the free wheel valve solenoid. We picked up the truck and on our way home the noise returned. We called the service manager and explained that the noise was still there and we were to bring the vehicle in again and take the technician for a test drive in it so he can hear the noise. While on test drive the tech advised her that they had other montero's that made the same noise and when they changed the sensor it went away. Then they said the "torque" converter was bad - they changed it but it didn't fix the problem, then they drained the transmission fluid, didn't fix the problem. Then we were told they might have to replace the entire drive shaft. They never changed the drive shaft but instead replaced the left hub bearing assembly. My wife picked up the vehicle 2 days later and the noise was gone but the engine was "jumping" every time she stopped at a red light. This has happened several times, but we keep getting told that the computer isn't showing any problems. Why has nothing been done about all the roll over cases we keep hearing about? *la

I have a mistusbishi montero sport xls 2001 3.0. Now i have only had the car for 2yrs i kept up with the oil changes and all of the other requirements for the vehicle. Now the motor had a tap to it. Ask the head of the shop in the florence sc area and was told that all used monteros tap. Shouldn't be a problem. Now after continuing to drive the car the tap got louder and the oil changes still remain as recommended. Without any reason or warning the motor started to knock louder, the oil light came on. Took the car back to the dealer and found out the knock was caused from the oil not getting to the top of the motor. Now at the dealership they told me that my car wasn't nor is the only one with the same issue. From 20 to 30 a month with the same issue. I had another mechanic check the car also and found the oil pump to be faulty. But now the damage is extreme the motor began to heat up and the bad thing about it is that i was told that it didn't matter if i took care of the car or not cause if the first person didn't take care of the car that it would have stopped at some point while having the car. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle in may of 2004, the brakes began failing. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began sliding. After this incident, the vehicle began making noises continuously. While driving approximately 15 mph around a curve, the vehicle began to tail spin when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the mitsubishi dealer and they stated that the failure was due to the brake accumulator, which affected the abs. The contact was also informed that the noise was due to the vacuum hose being defective. The brakes have not been repaired at this time. Nhtsa campaign id number 01v027000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) was referenced. The current mileage was 107,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 10/03/08 *bf the consumer stated she had an accident in the vehicle, because another vehicle made a sudden stop and when she applied the brakes, the vehicle mad a noise. Updated 10/07/08. *jb

When the vehicle was purchased the rattling noted in the air conditioning was noted. The aluminum bracket holding the compressor was replaced with a cast iron bracket. We have noticed that the vehicle does not cool down while operating the air conditioning now. I have taken it to a dealerships service department on several occassions to be told it is cooling. It is almost as though the vents do not open to allow the cooled air to flow in. I have also contacted mitsubishi's diamond care service number to be told there is nothing they can do to help. This is a long standing problem. I have had someone check the system outside of a mitsubishi dealership who agrees there is definitely a problem.*ak

While driving 50 mph a deer ran in front of the vehicle and was hit. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver lost control of vehicle, it skidded into a guard rail, and flipped over before rolling down a hill. No injuries were reported. Vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. *ak

While braking the rear brake tail lights failed to work. The dealership was notified but the problem was not resolved. *nm

While backing out of the driveway brakes failed. This caused extended stopping distance, and consumer had to switch to neutral to decelerate the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

While driving at 45 mph in the rain a deer ran in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer swerved to avoid the deer and went into a ditch. Front of the vehicle struck a metal pole in a driveway and flipped over several times. Seat belts were worn at the time of the collision, but air bags did not deploy.*ak

This past winter (2004) when the temperature dipped to the low 20's my horn went off for no apparent reason. The only way to make it stop was to either wait until the vehicle warmed up or to pull the fuse. *la

While driving 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. None of the frontal air bags deployed upon impact. As a result the consumer sustained injuries when her head hit the windshield and her chest hit the steering wheel. *nm

Roll over accident in 2001 montero ltd. At 65 mph the truck was rolled over 2.5 times and ended up resting on the passenger side. Of the four airbags available, not one deployed. The drivers side rear passenger exterior door skin, passenger side front interior and exterior door skins were completely removed. The roof was resting on the steering wheel. Passenger side windshield pillar separated at body. Drivers side headrest bent at 90-degree angle towards hood. Pictures available upon request.

In december 2002 i purchased my car (2001 mitsubishi montero sport xls 4x4) from a local private seller. The car had about 38,000 at the time and was still under the 60,000 mile manufacturers warranty. The seller insisted he did not have the records of the repairs, but did give me a spreadsheet of routine maintenance for the car. After having the car checked by my regular mechanic i bought the car despite the lack of records since it had low mileage and was still under warranty. I then drove the car and performed the routine maintenance. In december 2003 the car reached 60,000 miles and was therefore due for routine maintenance. Due to my low income while attending graduate school i could not afford to get the service done until the car reached 61,000 miles. I opted not to get the service done at the dealer because of cost. The mechanic (carolina import and domestic, 4235 capital blvd., raleigh, nc, 919-872-0350) immediately informed me the car was slipping between gears and the transmission fluid was black- meaning the transmission slipping was causing the fluid to be burned. The mechanic told me the transmission would need to be repaired soon but suggested i change the fluid every 15k in the meantime. After learning this i immediately approached the seller and requested the service records, if any, and he finally relented. The transmission fluid was changed at 38k by leith mitsubishi cary and it was black then too- demonstrating leith mitsubishi ignored the problem while the car was still under warranty. I then contacted leith mitsubishi and they said the fluid should have been changed at 30k instead of 38k which caused the transmission to fail and they would not fix the car. Following this i contacted numerous mechanics and they all agreed that changing the fluid late would not cause the transmission to fail, that the transmission was failing before the fluid needed to be changed. *ak

2001 monter sport xls 2wd 46,000 miles. When vehicle is in motion at any rate of speed the steering feels loose and is also rattling. Causes extra effort in stabilizing vehicle in a single direction. Was taken to two san antonio based dealers gillman mitsubishi san antonio and northpoint mitsubishi. Northpoint mitsubishi diagnosed that the steering column needs to be replaced. Although mitsubishi provides powertrain warranty which includes suspension, drivetrain to 60,000 miles mitsubishi corp denied warranty coverage stating that it is not included in the powertrain warranty. After explaining to mitsubishi corp that this is a matter of highway safety the still refuse to rectify the problem.*ak

While driving 35 mph the transmission cooling system broke and as a result transmission fluid leaked into the radiator which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer where they indicated the cost of repairs would be $1,000. The consumer has to pay for the repairs. *nlm

Horn blew on its own. Consumer had to disconnect the fuse. *ak consumer also feared that because of the horn blowing on by itself, air bag might go off by itself as the vehicle warms up. *la

The check engine light came on so i took the car to the dealer right away. I was told that there was an 89$ charge to diagnose the problem. Later that day i was called to be told that it would now cost me 192$ because they had to download information to the computor. This definatly sounds like a manufacturing problem and they are charging there customers to fix it. I will never buy another mitsubishi again. I informed the dealership how i felt but they could care less so be it but i will tell everyone i know how i was treated and let them make there own decision. *ak

I purchased a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport from jack taylor alexandria toyota. On september 09, 2002, i experienced trouble with my vehicle on the way back from our south carolina vacation. While driving the vehicle it started hesitating, smoking heavily and the a/t temp light came on and stayed on. Unfortunately, the stations service area was closed, but we were able to purchase transmission we added the transmission fluid as recommended and let the car cool down. Finally, after about an hour the vehicle started up, the a/t temp light went out and the car was no longer smoking. I called the representative back and advised him that the truck seemed to be fine, therefore we were going to try and make it home. He suggested that i schedule an appointment to have the vehicle checked. I contacted the darcars dealership the next day and spoke to a mr. Willard who scheduled an appointment for my car. After the technician checked the vehicle, the only problem they could find was that the car was 2 quarts overfilled with transmission fluid and no other problems. Mileage was 35346. On october 21, 2003, i had an oil change performed on my vehicle at jiffy lube while driving home the truck started to hesitate, making a loud knocking and ticking sound, the oil light came on and the vehicle started loosing acceleration pressure. I called the manager mike at jiffy lube who serviced my vehicle and performed the service, i told him exactly what the truck was doing and he stated that he could not tell me why it was doing this but that the truck should have plenty of oil in it. Mileage was 56292.*ak

When driving for over an hour vehicle stalled without warning. Driver pulled off the road. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer on five separate occasions, but problem still recurred.*ak

I have a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport ls 2wd, which i purchased new and approximately 14 month after i purchased with only 7000 mile's at the time, i started hearing some wired noise every time i hit the brake, and the whole vehicle vibrates at the same time, mainly when getting off the freeway, and i want to reduce speed from highway to city speed, at first i though it was the abs, so that was why i never paid attention to it, but as i kept driving it, the noise and vibration was getting worse, so , i took it to the dealer,on august 16 03, when the vehicle had 17283 mile's, and they inspected the brakes, and they found that the brake pads were worn out, so they (dealer) told me, that, new pads would fix the problem, i just replaced the brake pads, and i still have the same problem, i like to mention, that, with experiences that i have with other cars that i have had in the past, i have never needed to replace brake pads at 18000 miles, brake pads on all my vehicles last 50000 to 60000 mile's, therefore i think that the reason why these brake pads got worn out to fast, was the noise and vibration that is coming from the front wheels every time i apply the brake, this is a safety related problem, i'm afraid to drive it, mainly on the mountains, hills etc. This noise and vibration has nothing to do with brake pads or rotors, this is something else that the manufacturer has to look at. *jb

We have problems with the recall part 01v254001, the dealer replaced this part but the brake booster is damaged , therfore, the part malfuctions. *ak

Pcm reprogramming for mil on/dtc po125. Incorrect pcm software parameters cause the mil("service engine soon) light to come on and diagnostic trouble code po125 to test to set. To eliminate this condition, reprograming the pcm is needed.After the reprograming the pcm, oxygen sensors on "2001 models only" need to be replaced and not covered by warranty.Oxygen sensors need to be replaced to meet new parameters, not because the sensors are bad. Mitsubishi states these modiflcations have been approved as appropriate by epa and carb. Thanks in advance for your help. Robert s duke. *ak

While driving vehicle was in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed upon impact.*ak

While driving at 40 mph, the consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The other vehicle was part of a six car pile up. The consumer was wearing his seat belt but the air bags did not deploy. The consumer suffered severe head trauma and other injuries. A police did arrive on the seen and a report was made. *jb

Defective hydraulic brake booster accumulator (nhtsa id#01v254001) on my 2001 montero caused my brakes to fail while stopping at an intersection which resulted with me rear ending another vehicle! This happened over 1 year ago and the defective part has been making a terrible sound while braking for over 2 years. Everytime i performed maintenance on my vehicle. No one could confirm what was causing this noise. I just found out today (06/08/2004) what the part is and that it's known to fail, causing crashes what happened on 03/10/2003. I was cited for "failure to yield, but contested that my brakes failed at the point of avoiding the car in front of me. I had the vehicle checked several times and no one knew what was wrong with the vehicle? The brakes would continue to fail if i came to a fast stop and i have been driving the vehicle very carefully since this accident. Luckily i came accross the nhtsa website and discovered that i had a defective part!!! Accident caused my vehicle $1,700.00 in damages and the other vehicle damage. Also (not sure $ / covered by insurance) how do i go about filing a claim for my vehicles damage of $1,700.00 and getting this part exchanged??? The mitsubishi dealer i purchased my 2001 montero from went out of business years ago. *ak

Compressor went out while driving vehicle, still under 50,000 miles. I can't use heat, or air conditioning. *jb

I have 2 complaints. First: i have had the car checked several times by the dealer to locate a very loud noise coming from the front of the car. It has to be in something that has to do with the steering or i guess suspension. I have had the right front hub assembly replaced, new tires and a brake job that i wasn't supposed to have done on the truck and i still have the noise that has been confirmed by the dealership technician. When driving straight, the car has loud hum. When i steer to the right and the weight of the truck shifts to the left, the noise goes away. When i steer to the left and the weight of the truck shifts to the right, the noise gets louder. I haven't noticed anything yet with the steering that might seem dangerous, but i feel very uneasy about the car. I feel like one day i am going to be driving and something will just snap. The main thing is i don't have the money to keep taking the truck to dealerships to investigate what is going on and finding nothing.*jb second, i was wondering if there is a standard for the placement of the brake and gas pedals with respect to the placement of the seat. When i purchased the truck i realized that the seating was kind of wierd but i didn't think anything of it. Now, after having been seen by several dealers. Because of extreme pain in my back, but primarily my hips to the point of considering surgery. They ask if i have been in an accident or fallen or had any trauma and i haven't. Then i realized the pain did not begin until i got this truck and i primarily feel poorly when i am driving and right after i drive. So i really started paying attention to the position my body is in when i am driving and my legs are in a very awkward position in order to reach the pedals. Thus my question: do these types of standards for pedal placement exist and where might i take my truck to have it measured or tested for compliance.*jb

The oil light indicator failed to warn that the oil in the engine was depleted until approx 30 seconds prior to the engine seizing. The rods cracked the engine and broke the head gasket mixing oil and water together. Everything shut down in seconds. No warning whatsoever. Dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-------770762. *ak *nlm

When coming to a stop the vehicle stalled without warning. This problem occured intermittently. The vehicle shut down without prior warning. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts *jg

Owner discovered a hairline crack approximately 6 in. On the interior of the rear quarter glass panel on the right ( passenger ) side during cleaning/maintenance of glass window. Dt

Without warning consumers vehicle will shut off. Ts

Right side of car suddenly dropped when making a left turn from a stop light. Driver lost control of car running into right side curb no injuries. After collision the wheel was at an angle and joint at the right upper control arm was loose at the hub. Also, the right rear wheel rim was broken and the rear tire had become flat. There was no damage to tire to indicate any kind of blow out. Parts that required replacement included right rear hub, right rear axle assembly, right rear shock, right rear wheel and tire, right rear upper control arm and right lower trailing arm. Observation of the damaged hub indicated that the slot that holds the bolt from the upper control arm was distorted into an oval shape. Dt

It appears a pressure leak of the rubberized hose caused fluid to spray onto the hot manifold causing a fire of the vehicle above. This loss was investigated by superior investigations of florida inc. And can be reached at 727-848-3923. Dt

Consumer states that in a front end collison the air bag did not deploy on impact causing injuries to driver and passenger. *mr

In a frontal collison none of the air bags deployed on impact.*ak

The rotors and braking system on the 2001 montero sport are undersized for the weight of the vehicle. At 4217 miies, the rear rotors had to be turned. They warp badly, making it very hard to contol when breaking. Now at 37k they need turning again, if possible, or replacement.

While driving at 25 mph and trying to apply brakes they gave waa,consumer could not stop, and ran into another vehicle. Consumer received a recall notice in mail and tried to get recall repairs done, but dealership could not set an appointment for consumer.*ak

I'd noticed previously my car would shake as if it was going to fall dead, but wouldn't or there would be a thump like someone had hit me and the car would move slightly. This would only happen when the car was stationary at a light/stop sign or if i was waiting to make a turn. On yesterday, after taking my car in for scheduled maintenance and having that maintenance completed, i left the dealership. On my way home, i was waiting to turn into a parking lot car shook as if it were about to fall dead ,then lunged forward. I called the dealership to alert them and advised them that the incident frightened me. I was told by the service advisor that another woman with the same type of car had reported a similar incident and had to bring her car in and that they had to replace her engine. I was told at this time, they belied it might be the torque converter. I drove the car back to the dealership and was told they would keep the car, and a technician would drive it to see if the same thing occurred. I called today 3/19/01 and was told by gary, that the technician drove the car for 1 hour and nothing happened. Then out of the blue , the same thing i described had occurred. I was told he had a call into the engineering line and they were waiting to hear back. I advised gary i did not want that car back until i was comfortable this would not happen again. He said a tsb had been issued on this situation, but when i checked the website, i was unable to find it. I located only recall info. On the hydraulic brake system. *ak

I was traveling the florida turnpike to orlando from boca raton on vacation. As i approached the orlando toll plaza, i slowed down and eventually came to a stop in order to pay my toll. Before i could even roll my window down to hand the ticket in, my car lunged forward and began shaking as if it was going to stall. At first i thought i had been rear-end because my son was is ten let out a scream. The car lunged forward so far that i had to back up to pay the toll. I proceeded to exit the turnpike, and when i came to a red light at the intersection, the car did the same thing. I was only a mile from the hotel so i drove to the hotel and called the mitsubishi dealership in coconut creek where i purchased the car. They suggested that the car be taken to a mitsubishi dealership in the orlando area to be checked out. The car was towed to a mitsubishi dealership in orlando on orange blossom trail. I contacted this dealership and explained what happened. They kept the car for two (2) days and could not duplicate the problem. They claim that the car was put on the computer and that all these tests were run but nothing showed up. Since they couldn't find anything wrong, i picked up the car and drove it back to boca raton. The car continued to do this periodically so i limited the driving of the vehicle. On july 13, 2002, i was driving the car on the expressway and when i went to exit and came to a stop, i was almost rear-end the vehicle in front of me because the car lunged forward, shook, and felt like it was going to stall out. On monday, july 15, 2002, i took the car to the coconut creek dealership where i purchased it. I explained this problem and my concerns to the service advisor. This advisor, rafael, told me that this problem has been reported by other car owners. He said that the problem only occurrs in 2001 mitsubishi montero sports in florida and that there have been 11 reported cases at this dealership. He said that mitsubishi is aware of thiw

While driving 55mph consumer rearended a parked vehicle, and airbags did not deploy. Frontal impact dealer contacted. *ak there was one injury. *jg

During normal driving conditions the vehicle transmission goes into a nuetral position and will not return into gear. Once this occurs none of the drive gears will work. The dealership has had this vehicle for almost three weeks and cannot determine the problem although they have got the vehicle to duplicate the problem. I believe this vehicle is a lemon and plan to take the appropriate steps to deal with this problem. *ak

Brakes are not stopping properly. Please provide any further information.*ak

Windshield wipers stopped working on snow, causing an accident. Also, engine revving noise coming.*ak

While driving about 40 mph tried to make a right turn and felt vehicle almost turned over. This happened twice. Please provide more information. *ak

Another vehicle made a left hand turn out of a parking lot onto the street in front of me. I had no time to brake. Hit the other vehicle at 45 mhp with entire front end of montero sport. Entire front end of montero sport smashed in, engine died, had to be towed. Passenger taken to hospital, driver had 4.5 months of physical therapy for back, neck, and shoulder injuries.*ak

Radiator was broken inside and coolant went into transmission. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated transmission had to be replaced.*ak

Incident: repacement of 4 differetnials in 30.000 miles/have all documentation, returned vehicle 3 days after purchase for repair. Repaired every 8000 miles and seeking repair as of todays date may 11 2004 failure: 4 differentials failed, still failing as of may 10, 2004 have consumer protection/fraud case worker & 2 letters from department of jjustice asking for dealership to comply. Consequences: differential 4 is making noise & appears to be going out again what was done: replaced differential 4 times, mitsubushi cant fix car, says is a defect flaw and is not a problem with safety or product liability. Refuses to replace vehicle and or compensate for defective differential. Mediation suggested mitsubushi replace car have other complaints with same problem year 2001 montero. Dealership unwilling to cooperate. Ishmael martinez told me the noise was normal and there would be no safety issues. I work for a metro police department and the auto mechanic told me yes there are safety issues if the differential failed completely and it could cause me to be thrown off the road.

Engine noise. *ak

While driving 50-55 mph noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled over, opened the hood, and saw the transmission on fire. Fire quickly spread to engine. $ amount of damage unknown at this time.*ak

Was traveling 40mph when another vehicle came out in front unexpectedly, and vehicle was "t" boned. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered abdominal/ leg , and neck injuries; front passenger suffered neck and hand injuries; and rear passenger suffered right knee and arm injuries. All received emergency treatment and released. *ak consumer stated that mitsubishi motors were notified, first they sent out an inspector, the test was done on the vehicle, but could not found anything, again another mechanic was assigned and consumer is still awaiting the result. *yd

My husband and i purchased a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport 3.5xs june of 2001. It now has 37,000 miles on it and during those 37,000 miles i have had to have the rotors turned twice and have the brakes pads replaced three time since june of 2001. I am not a hard driver nor do i drive recklessly. In my opinion, this is not acceptable for a brand new car. I also know someone who owns a 2001 montero sport es who has also had the same problems. Wondering if there was anything that can be done. Or if this is normal for a mitsubishi product because if it is, i will never purchase another. Thank you for your help. *jb

For several months i have brought it to their attention,but nothing has been done. No safety defect listed. *ak

Rear suspension vibrates when traveling 55mph or above. Dealer has replaced brakes. Dealer also did an alignment, and balanced/ rotated the tires. Please provide further details. *ak

The check engine light has illuminated on three occasions, the dealer replaced the purge control valve. Nlm

Ongoing / intermittent problem, starting from 36 mile to the present. When brakes are applied vehicle would vibrate, and pedal would go to the floor. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Consumer was traveling at about 30-40 mph when tires locked up, and vehicle became undriveable. There was also an engine part that broke off. Has not contacted dealer. *ak

Our dealer informed us yesterday that both front brake rotors on our vehicle are warped. This has occurred with only 22000 miles on the new vehicle. After investigating further, we've learned that this problem is quite common for the mitsubishi montero. Based on the experience of others, we may very well have to replace both rotors every time we replace the front brake pads. This tendency for abnormal, accelerated wear of the rotors is an obvious safety issue. Excess wear can lengthen stopping distances, making it difficult for drivers to avoid obstacles. Given the frequency with which this problem is occuring (abnormally high rates of rotor warpage), we believe the problem is best explained by either manufacturing defects, or, more likely, a design flaw in the brake/rotor system. Both the dealer and mitsubishi customer service have been contacted and the problem disucssed at length. Neither party is willing to replace the rotor assembly. Rather they simply wish to turn them - an approach which only delays correction of the problem and ensures added customer costs. Please investigate this as we feel it could be a serious safey issue with this particular vehicle.*ak

Ignition system failure, and vehicle would not start at all. This happens intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer couldn't find anything wrong.*ak

My vehicle was stopped at a red light waiting for a green turn signal. Other vehicle failed to straighten after making a turn and hit my vehicle head-on. His speed approx .35, my speed 0. His airbags fired off. Mine did not. Dealer cannot get airbag system to reset properly while under repair. They seem unconcerned. I want to know if my airbags will work. *ak

Consumer received recall (sr-01-004) relating to a faulty brake vacuum hose, consumer was advised that replacement part would not be available until late in the week or the following week. *jb

Problem is overflowing water when hitting a water puddle or if it is raining water comes overflowing like a river streaming on windshield, and top of vehicle. Rear windhield wipers have to wipe more than three times for water to subside. Dealershiip is aware of problem.*ak

Consumer received recall notice 01v027000 in mail, and has made three attempts to have defect serviced by dealership. Dealership has informed consumer that parts were unavailable. *ak

Consumer was traveling 65mph vehicle started shaking and driver's rear tire blewout. Dealer didn't warranty tire. Orginal tires had 3,000 miles, size p255/70r16, dot#9901d689c2. Consumer has a 2001 montero, mitsubishi. *ak the consumer replaced two tires out of the fear that the incident would happens again. *yh

The car has been given me problem since i bought the car. The car stall son me when i turn left or right and the brake light turns on. Vehicle creeps forward when brake peedle is on. I have taken the car 4 times to the shop . Dealer has already changed the parts but it still has the same problems. I have tried with the dealer and they give me the run around. Please let me know who i need to contact. Thanks stephanie silva. *ak

Was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle traveling at 50mph and i was traveling at 50mph. The other car was totalled and my car is significantly damaged 50% of the front of the car and to the driver side door. Due to the newness of this car and minimal crash test information available, i am extremely concerned that the airbags did not deploy. I feel they should have and demand diagnostic testing and proof that the srs is functioning properly. Most crash testing is performed at 30mph at which they do deploy. How do i get reassurance that this vehicle is safe and not malfunctioning? *ak

When accelerating tachometer goes from 0 to 3.2 without warning. Also there is a surge in the engine.*ak. Consumer also stated there were problems with the transmision flare shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear.*slc

When driving gears will change and make vehicle end up going slower. At other times, vehicle will stall. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

When towing vehicle out of ditch the tow hook broke off and went through the tailgate of a 1997 full size dodge pickup. Now they say it is not a tow hook it is just a tie down to get it here.*ak

Consume rwas traveling about 55mph on highway in 0ctober 2001, and vehicle shutdown without prior warning. There was oil/ transmission fluid, and coolant underneath vehicle. Vehicle was towed to to dealership. Radiator was broke, and engine had leaks. *ak

A soon as i picked up my vehicle on 10/10/00, i brought to the salesman attention that something is wrong with the driver's side mirror i can't see things properly.He said see service tomorrow.When i was going home that night, the mirror appeared to be like a funhouse mirror.Things looked distorted.Very hard to see things correctly.Went to the dealer numerous times with them ordering new mirrors and installing them.I 'm very upset that it is hard to drive using the drivers side mirror.All i hear from the service manager is still waiting for the local rep. To call me.Please help me and others with this situation.A couple of us said at the dealer that the mirror or housing is defected.They also said other customers have complained as well.This is a serious matter regarding the drivers side mirror. At night it is especially difficult.You can't use correct judgement when turning lanes because things are distorted.The service manager seams very helpful but i'm getting no where. I have been trying to contact mitsubishi but it's hard to find a number to call the local rep.Any information you need or proof please call me. Eric martin 631-737-6100 thanks. *ak

Power exterior mirrors are distorted and causing poor visibility. Vehicle been in dealer shop on eight occasions, and unable to correct problem. *ak *jb

Approaching highway speeds , a vibration occurs at t front end of the vehicle, most noticeable on the passenger side where a loud continous rattle developes. Moreover a looseness is noticeable in truck.*ak( dot number: )

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Consumer was pleased with manufacturer for recalling passenger side rearview mirror due to lack of safety compliance but feels the drivers side mirror should be included in recall. Nlm

Consumer received a recall letter on his vehicle, upon attempting to make an appointment to have this serious defect fixed, consumer was informed that the repair will take a day and the dealer refused to pay for loaner vehicle. *yd

Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding radiator replacement due to recall notice. Consumer was told by the dealer advisor that the radiator was inspected and if its not leaking on inspection it would not be replaced. *yh

Consumer attempted an avoidance maneuver when her suv lifted onto the left tires and subsequently fell onto the driver's side sliding across the highway through both the right lane and shoulder. Vehicle then rolled onto its roof where the roof collapsed to the steering wheel on the driver's side. Consumer sustained fracture and minor spine injuries. *tt *ts

We have a 2001 mitsubishi montero ltd. We specifically purchased this car because of additional passenger seating it provides with the 3rd seat that is a standard feature. As in many suv with 3rd seats, it is does not provide full leg room, so we int

Having viewed rollover risk on consumer reports tests on montero, i feel this should be investigated. *ak

Is your orginization going to test and force a recall on the potential for the 2001 mitsubishi montero to tip over. The dealer told me your orginization had no comment because you didn't agree with the consumer reports findings. The report was aired june 20th indicating the 2001 full size mitsubishi tip over at low speeds. The dealer would not cooperate even though i had the car for only 2 days. Why was no testing done on this vehicle but instead on the sport montero? *ak

After viewing news about rollover my 9 yr daughter has had nightmares and i had to get someone to drive us in another car to go on a family visit to upstate ny,spoke to dealership manager about returning car,his response; i have to pay dealer $10,000 so my credit wont get ruined.There should be a mandatory recall before an accident should happen to someone. Mmca sent me a video which i had my daughter view, but it hasn't changed her prior reaction*ak

Replaced brakes (front and rear) at 18000 miles. Will have to do it again at 27000 miles. Brakes are woefully undersized for weight of the vehicle. Rotors overheat and warp which makes stopping a bone shaking experience. Resurfacing rotors only provides temporary relief. Brake system should be redesigned an properly sized - current systems should be replaced immediately before someone dies.*ak

When vehicle is stopped on an incline vehicle will go into reverse when gas is reapplied. Driver has to apply brakes, and put vehicle into park, then go into drive. Dealer can't solve problem.*ak

Consumer called complaining about having a problem with the transmission. Also stated that while reversing the vehicle it took off even do the consumer had her foot on the brake pedal. Dealer was contacted and stated that it will be up to the insurance company to fix it. Ts

While driving the vehicle on the hwy at 65mph suddenly the vehicle dropped the speed from 65 to 30 causing rapid loss of speed, consumer pull off the road, dealer has inspected the vehicle found the radiator is broke, transmission problem as well problem with the engine. As i mentioned there are two recalls #1 nhtsa 01-v-254-001 on 7/30/2001 about brake booster #2 nhtsa 00-v-123-002 on 03/28/01 about rear view mirror. Please call the manufacturer at 800-222-0037 see if your vehicle apply for those recall. Ts

Engine stalls constantly when coming to stops.Also, steering wheel locks up when turning in any direction. As a result, consumer was almost in an accident.*ak

Hatchback hinges are out of alignment, making it difficult to open and close the door. *ak

Brake booster accumulator malfunctioned. Manufacturer issued a recall on this problem. However, 1,200 miles later the problem recurred. Dealer and manufacturer claimed that consumer was obligated to pay for repairs. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

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