Mitsubishi Montero 1991

• Recall 10593 [USA]: If pieces fall into the buckle assembly, the buckle may not operate properly, failing to properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. In the front passenger seat of these vehicles, which are equipped with takata belt buckles, the seat belt release buttons, which are made of abs plastic material and marked "press," can break, allowing pieces to fall into the buckle assembly.
  dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles.
  owner notification began february 15, 1999. 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 of caribbean at 1-787-251-8716.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 18178 [USA]: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
  The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
  owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
  system: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light duty trucks and vans equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall 21545 [USA]: If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
  The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
  replace the trailer hitch.
  system: trailer hitch.Equipment description: reese class ii trailer hitch, part no. 06070.Note: if your vehicle is presented to the dealer from whom you purchased theitem on an agreed service date and the remedy is not provided or the remedy does correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, please contact reese products warranty department at 1-800-326-1090, ext. 203. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Takata seat belt buckle failure investigation as of 19950310

  There is no summary currently available
  

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I purchased a mitsubishi montero as a main car to transport back and forth to my business. The crank shaft pulley bolt came out and i had the car repaired. I was able to drive the car for approximately 3 to 4 weeks before the pulley bolt broke off in the crankshaft now i am stuck trying to find a mechanic to drill the remainder of the bolt out. I believe that based on the number of complaints concerning this problem along with the countless consumers that have not logged onto this site to launch this complaint and since it is a common problem that mitsubishi dealers should recall this product and remedy the problem once and for all. *jb

Dt: the consumer states that his vehicle was leaking oil at only 1500 miles. Consumer did file a complaint with the federal trade commission on the dealer. The consumer also had problems with the front brakes. The vehicle would also overheat. The dealership is falsifying information to an officer because they told him consumer was behind on his payments and he is not. *tt *jb

I was driving to school and my a/t lights came on aswell as my battery light. I pulled over to the side of the freeway and opened my hood and saw my harmonic balancer/pulley laying on my skid plate as well as a broken bolt. I researched it and found out it happens alot on the vehicle and that its very common. I use the vehicle to drive to school and to work never abuse it and now i am stuck paying more then i bought the car for. All that is able to happen is me pay for a problem that should be recalled and suffer missing school. The vehicle is a 1991 montero.

The vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil.*jb

I had two tires blow out on me on the way home from north hollywood on 9/19/01. My car is presently at a repair shop, so i don't know the name of the tires. Also my thermostat went out on me and my radiator had to be flushed. My engine through a rod or is about to. I'v had problems startin up my vehicle, because the battery keeps moving and has no battery box or post to keep it stablized. I've only had the car 6 months, we just bought it. We got it checked out by winston tires in barstow before we bought it and only minor problems show up. Upon winston tires assessment, we bought the suv. Also we we not allowed to get a warranty through the dealer, because his loan company wouldn't allow it. Instead of letting us know before we drove off with the vehicles, marine corp west wouldn't give us a warranty for this suv. We were already obligated to go through with buying this vehicle without the warranty after we drove off the lot. But it's their fault for not letting us know ahead of time. Thank you

I have been to firestone and they say this tire is not covered under their recall.*ak (dot number: vd60aw3238 tiresize: 3110.50r15)

While braking or at a full stop, vehicle seemed to accelerate. Consumer put car in neutral, and it revved. Consumer said it was getting gas from somewhere.*ak

I understand mitsubihi is having problems with crankshaft bolt problems in other vehicles, and this is another incident.*ak (dot number: n/a tiresize: n/a)

Curt & hal service department called the mitsubishi dealer in our area and were told that this part was a very common repair to this particular vehicle. When looking for a used part, there was absolutely none to be had in entire western u.S., and repair of this part, after it has been burned is not an option. The housing has burned to where they aren't able to attach new components to it. Thank you for looking into this. It seems to me, that if mitsubishi has had this kind of problem in many other monteros, then they should be doing a recall. Thanks again, lori lannigan no safety defect listed. *ak

The tread just came flying right off of the tire, and almost caused my wife who is pregnent and my chil of four to roll. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )

While consumer was in the store vehicle caught on fire from the electrical system, and consumer can't determine the problem. *ak

Transmission gear shifter will not lock when key is removed from ignition switch, allowing vehicle to roll backwards.

During vehicle operation when the vehicle comes to a stop, it periodically tends to accelerate and surge forward. *ak

Steering column failure; also, front/rear seat belt buckles failed. *ak

Front brake rotors have been replaced 5 times within 4 years; wear thin; metal to metal grinding sound; excessive stopping effect. Tt

Crankshaft pulley bolt became loose over time. Pulley bolt came out while driving, causing a loss of power steering. Dealr has been contacted.*ak

While driving and without warning there was loss of power steering.*ak