Major Problems with 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Mitsubishi Montero

2001 Mitsubishi Montero FRONTAL Victims: 3

2001 Mitsubishi Montero FRONTAL Victims: 2

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Problems with VACUUM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and SERVICE BRAKES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Montero owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer received a recall letter on his vehicle upon attempting to make an appointment to have this serious defect fixed	24 ~ 87769 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while backing out of the driveway brakes failed. this caused extended stopping distance and consumer had to switch to neutral	21 ~ 112001 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i'm driving downhill when my brakes start acting up. it was so hard and no power brakes i needed to...	16 ~ 118766 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM montero under 50 000 miles. have to replace compressor alignment bars for sun roof and brakes. cost $2700 with labor....	13 ~ 118518 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn blew on its own. consumer had to disconnect the fuse. *ak consumer also feared that because of the horn	10 ~ 130196 miles
AIR BAGS roll over accident in 2001 montero ltd. at 65 mph the truck was rolled over 2.5 times and ended up...	7 ~ 92462 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle traveling at 50mph and i was traveling at 50mph. the...	7 ~ 34429 miles
SUSPENSION approaching highway speeds a vibration occurs at t front end of the vehicle most noticeable on the passenger side where	7 ~ 5214 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the oil light indicator failed to warn that the oil in the engine was depleted until approx 30 seconds prior...	6 ~ 62145 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes are not stopping properly. please provide any further information.*ak...	6 ~ 84874 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING without warning consumers vehicle will shut off. ts...	5 ~ 16200 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT 2001 mitsubishi montero---rated not acceptable by consumer reports. yet after these findings being reported they continued to sell to the...	4 ~ 50500 miles
STEERING power string pump failed. rear brakes locked. *tr...	3 ~ 123167 miles
ENGINE same happened to my car. *tr...	3 ~ 158077 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS problems with front and rear brakes and rotors. *mr the rotors had been warped which made stopping very difficult due...	3
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN during normal driving conditions the vehicle transmission goes into a nuetral position and will not return into gear. once this...	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL windshield wipers stopped working on snow causing an accident. also engine revving noise coming.*ak...	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	3 ~ 136000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding radiator replacement due to recall notice. consumer was told by the dealer	3
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer was pleased with manufacturer for recalling passenger side rearview mirror due to lack of safety compliance but feels the	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING while vehicle parked in driveway horn started blaring lights started flashing. this has happened several times in the past week....	2 ~ 68750 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION last year in november of 2005 i had to replace the passenger side wheel hub bearing because the bearings inside...	2 ~ 35000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING since i purchase this vehicle (2001 mitsubishi montero limited) i always had problem with the "check engine" light problem. the...	2 ~ 40500 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM at 35000 the trunk door latch mechanism is broken. at 57000 miles check engine light lit caused by spark plugs...	2 ~ 38500 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving 35 mph the transmission cooling system broke and as a result transmission fluid leaked into the radiator which...	2 ~ 55830 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN for several months i have brought it to their attention but nothing has been done. no safety defect listed. *ak...	2 ~ 7000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the check engine light has illuminated on three occasions the dealer replaced the purge control valve. nlm...	2
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car has been given me problem since i bought the car. the car stall son me when i turn...	2 ~ 38500 miles
POWER TRAIN when accelerating tachometer goes from 0 to 3.2 without warning. also there is a surge in the engine.*ak. consumer also	2 ~ 76495 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2
BODY > STRUCTURE we have a 2001 mitsubishi montero ltd. we specifically purchased this car because of additional passenger seating it provides with...	2
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING having viewed rollover risk on consumer reports tests on montero i feel this should be investigated. *ak...	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM gas leak from the front mount area of the sending unit on top of the gas tank. significant leak odor...	1 ~ 170000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. the contact stated that the four wheel drive warning sensor illuminated and...	1 ~ 121000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. the contact stated that when the vehicle was idle in park she...	1 ~ 250000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates when towing on steep grades or even continuously. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0125 is displayed...	1 ~ 152989 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2001 mitsubishi montero (full size xls) is making loud sounds when i apply the brakes. i understand that there...	1 ~ 75000 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING the steering box shaft completely snapped apart steering was lost and had to drift into a guardrail to stop vehicle....	1 ~ 62000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT montero under 50 000 miles. have to replace compressor alignment bars for sun roof and brakes. cost $2700 with labor....	1 ~ 45000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY montero under 50 000 miles. have to replace compressor alignment bars for sun roof and brakes. cost $2700 with labor....	1 ~ 45000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT montero under 50 000 miles. have to replace compressor alignment bars for sun roof and brakes. cost $2700 with labor....	1 ~ 45000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated that while driving on an incline the gear shift indicator moved from drive to neutral. the...	1 ~ 41660 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION last year in november of 2005 i had to replace the passenger side wheel hub bearing because the bearings inside...	1 ~ 70000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING this vehicle while backing from a parking spot separated the inner tie rod from the outter there are no sings...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced at 27000 miles. then again the rotors warped to the point where...	1
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at 35000 the trunk door latch mechanism is broken. at 57000 miles check engine light lit caused by spark plugs...	1 ~ 77000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt: contact stated everything underneath the vehicle was rusted and going toward the engine. the vehicle had to be towed...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: contact stated everything underneath the vehicle was rusted and going toward the engine. the vehicle had to be towed...	1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt: contact stated everything underneath the vehicle was rusted and going toward the engine. the vehicle had to be towed...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION within a few weeks of purchasing our vehicle we brought it back to the dealer due to violent shaking from...	1 ~ 59368 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING pcm reprogramming for mil on/dtc po125. incorrect pcm software parameters cause the mil("service engine soon) light to come on and...	1 ~ 45000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN pcm reprogramming for mil on/dtc po125. incorrect pcm software parameters cause the mil("service engine soon) light to come on and...	1 ~ 45000 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC defective hydraulic brake booster accumulator (nhtsa id#01v254001) on my 2001 montero caused my brakes to fail while stopping at an...	1 ~ 65000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING compressor went out while driving vehicle still under 50 000 miles. i can't use heat or air conditioning. *jb...	1 ~ 46500 miles
SEATS i have 2 complaints. first: i have had the car checked several times by the dealer to locate a very...	1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN i have 2 complaints. first: i have had the car checked several times by the dealer to locate a very...	1
REAR > SUSPENSION right side of car suddenly dropped when making a left turn from a stop light. driver lost control of car...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers stopped working on snow causing an accident. also engine revving noise coming.*ak...	1
WHEELS consumer was traveling at about 30-40 mph when tires locked up and vehicle became undriveable. there was also an engine	1
TIRES no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
STRUCTURE consumer attempted an avoidance maneuver when her suv lifted onto the left tires and subsequently fell onto the driver's side...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC replaced brakes (front and rear) at 18000 miles. will have to do it again at 27000 miles. brakes are woefully...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS center rear lap belt does not tighten unless it has been fully extended. dealer says it's design. *ak...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING engine stalls constantly when coming to stops.also steering wheel locks up when turning in any direction. as a result consumer	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY hatchback hinges are out of alignment making it difficult to open and close the door. *ak...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake booster accumulator malfunctioned. manufacturer issued a recall on this problem. however 1 200 miles later the problem recurred. dealer	1 ~ 1200 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer called complaining about having a problem with the transmission. also stated that while reversing the vehicle it took off...	1

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