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Oct 20, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,600 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky. Additionally, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal vibrated and shuddered. The check engine warning li...

Oct 20, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,600 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky. Additionally, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal vibrated and shuddered. The check engine warning li...

Jun 3, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Reporting - safety recall as stated on NY state fail inspection. Emissions issues Émission results- MIL commanded “fail” Code P0136-O2 Sensor Code PO455 -Evaporative emission system leak

Jun 3, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Reporting - safety recall as stated on NY state fail inspection. Emissions issues Émission results- MIL commanded “fail” Code P0136-O2 Sensor Code PO455 -Evaporative emission system leak

Dec 18, 2021 Unknown Or Other

After googling and doing a little reaching I found out it is a very common problem amongst these vehicles that the horn starts blaring in the early morning hours non stop until unplugging the fuse or battery. I have to remove the fuse therefore I’m unsafe knowing that I’m driving without any com...

Dec 18, 2021 Unknown Or Other

After googling and doing a little reaching I found out it is a very common problem amongst these vehicles that the horn starts blaring in the early morning hours non stop until unplugging the fuse or battery. I have to remove the fuse therefore I’m unsafe knowing that I’m driving without any com...

Aug 17, 2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 172,000 mi

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 IN...

Aug 17, 2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 172,000 mi

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 IN...

May 11, 2020 Service Brakes 206,000 mi

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 T...

May 11, 2020 Service Brakes 206,000 mi

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 T...

Jul 5, 2019 Service Brakes 228,983 mi

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 WA...

Jul 5, 2019 Service Brakes 228,983 mi

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 WA...

Jul 10, 2018 Engine 225,000 mi

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 WA...

Jul 10, 2018 Steering 225,000 mi

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 WA...

Jul 10, 2018 Engine 225,000 mi

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 WA...

Jul 10, 2018 Steering 225,000 mi

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 WA...

Oct 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other Fire 230,000 mi

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 UNDE...

Oct 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other Fire 230,000 mi

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 UNDE...

Sep 5, 2017 Steering 7,500 mi

STABILITY FAILURE AND LIGHTS DEFECT

Sep 5, 2017 Suspension 7,500 mi

STABILITY FAILURE AND LIGHTS DEFECT

Sep 5, 2017 Exterior Lighting 7,500 mi

STABILITY FAILURE AND LIGHTS DEFECT

Sep 5, 2017 Steering 7,500 mi

STABILITY FAILURE AND LIGHTS DEFECT

Sep 5, 2017 Suspension 7,500 mi

STABILITY FAILURE AND LIGHTS DEFECT

Sep 5, 2017 Exterior Lighting 7,500 mi

STABILITY FAILURE AND LIGHTS DEFECT

Dec 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 178,000 mi

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.

Dec 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 178,000 mi

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.

Nov 25, 2016 Service Brakes

ABS ACCUMULATOR FAILURE AND NOISE

Nov 25, 2016 Service Brakes

ABS ACCUMULATOR FAILURE AND NOISE

Oct 26, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

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 APPROXIMAT...

Oct 26, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

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 APPROXIMAT...

Oct 26, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

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 APPROXIMAT...

Oct 26, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

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 APPROXIMAT...

May 13, 2016 Structure

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 VEC...

May 13, 2016 Structure

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 VEC...

Jan 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 5, 2015 Service Brakes 50,895 mi

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.

Oct 5, 2015 Service Brakes 50,895 mi

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.

Sep 3, 2015 Electrical System 352,478 mi

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...

Sep 3, 2015 Electrical System 352,478 mi

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...

Jul 15, 2015 Service Brakes

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 REPAIR...

Jul 15, 2015 Service Brakes

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 REPAIR...

May 14, 2015 Service Brakes 203,730 mi

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 MECH...

May 14, 2015 Service Brakes 203,730 mi

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 MECH...

Apr 3, 2015 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

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 EL...

Apr 3, 2015 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

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 EL...

Dec 30, 2014 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

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...

Dec 30, 2014 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

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...

Oct 24, 2014 Air Bags 100,000 mi

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 I...

Oct 24, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

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 I...

Oct 24, 2014 Air Bags 100,000 mi

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 I...

Oct 24, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

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 I...

Sep 26, 2014 Service Brakes 158,000 mi

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 P...

Sep 26, 2014 Service Brakes 158,000 mi

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 P...

Aug 21, 2014 Service Brakes 135,900 mi

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. AF...

Aug 21, 2014 Service Brakes 135,900 mi

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. AF...

Aug 13, 2014 Steering 137,000 mi

POWER STRING PUMP FAILED. REAR BRAKES LOCKED. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Service Brakes 137,000 mi

POWER STRING PUMP FAILED. REAR BRAKES LOCKED. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Steering 137,000 mi

POWER STRING PUMP FAILED. REAR BRAKES LOCKED. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Service Brakes 137,000 mi

POWER STRING PUMP FAILED. REAR BRAKES LOCKED. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Power Train 121,000 mi

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 VEH...

Aug 11, 2014 Power Train 121,000 mi

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 VEH...

Jun 25, 2014 Service Brakes 130,765 mi

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 ...

Jun 25, 2014 Service Brakes 130,765 mi

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 ...

Jun 18, 2014 Air Bags 151,231 mi

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

Jun 18, 2014 Engine 151,231 mi

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

Jun 18, 2014 Electrical System 151,231 mi

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

Jun 18, 2014 Air Bags 151,231 mi

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

Jun 18, 2014 Engine 151,231 mi

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

Jun 18, 2014 Electrical System 151,231 mi

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

May 20, 2014 Air Bags

THE HORN STAYS ON. HAD TO UNPLUG IT. IT IS PART OF THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

May 20, 2014 Air Bags

THE HORN STAYS ON. HAD TO UNPLUG IT. IT IS PART OF THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

May 16, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 I...

May 16, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 I...

Dec 13, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

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 T...

Dec 13, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

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 T...

Aug 30, 2013 Service Brakes 107,371 mi

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 LO...

Aug 30, 2013 Service Brakes 107,371 mi

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 LO...

May 13, 2013 Electrical System 130,000 mi

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

May 13, 2013 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

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

May 13, 2013 Electrical System 130,000 mi

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

May 13, 2013 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

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

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 159,000 mi

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 FA...

Apr 23, 2013 Air Bags 159,000 mi

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 FA...

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 159,000 mi

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 FA...

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 159,000 mi

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 FA...

Apr 23, 2013 Air Bags 159,000 mi

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 FA...

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 159,000 mi

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 FA...

Jan 22, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 149,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 22, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 149,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 18, 2013 Electrical System 230,000 mi

ALARM OR HORN SYSTEM KEEP GOING OFF RANDOMLY. *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Electrical System 230,000 mi

ALARM OR HORN SYSTEM KEEP GOING OFF RANDOMLY. *TR

Dec 31, 2012 Service Brakes, Air 250,000 mi

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 REPAI...

Dec 31, 2012 Service Brakes, Air 250,000 mi

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 REPAI...

Sep 6, 2012 Service Brakes 32,900 mi

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 EME...

Sep 6, 2012 Service Brakes 32,900 mi

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 EME...

Aug 29, 2012 Electrical System 100,000 mi

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 O...

Aug 29, 2012 Electrical System 100,000 mi

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 O...

Aug 16, 2012 Engine 98,000 mi

SAME HAPPENED TO MY CAR. *TR

Aug 16, 2012 Engine 98,000 mi

SAME HAPPENED TO MY CAR. *TR

Jun 26, 2012 Service Brakes 85,718 mi

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 REPLACE...

Jun 26, 2012 Service Brakes 85,718 mi

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 REPLACE...

Jan 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

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...

Jan 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

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...

Jan 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

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...

Jan 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

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...

Dec 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 153,000 mi

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 SHO...

Dec 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 153,000 mi

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 SHO...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,000 mi

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 REP...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,000 mi

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 REP...

Oct 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

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 CONTRIBU...

Oct 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

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 CONTRIBU...

Oct 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

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 D...

Oct 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

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 D...

Aug 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,000 mi

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 HEL...

Aug 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,000 mi

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 HEL...

Jul 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 176,000 mi

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 M...

Jul 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 176,000 mi

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 M...

Jul 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 161,801 mi

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...

Jul 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 161,801 mi

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...

Apr 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

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 DIAGNOST...

Apr 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

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 DIAGNOST...

Mar 24, 2011 Power Train 152,989 mi

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...

Mar 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 152,989 mi

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...

Mar 24, 2011 Power Train 152,989 mi

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...

Mar 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 152,989 mi

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...

Mar 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 167,000 mi

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 ADV...

Mar 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 167,000 mi

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 ADV...

Feb 22, 2011 Electrical System 168,000 mi

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 DISC...

Feb 22, 2011 Air Bags 168,000 mi

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 DISC...

Feb 22, 2011 Electrical System 168,000 mi

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 DISC...

Feb 22, 2011 Air Bags 168,000 mi

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 DISC...

Jan 24, 2011 Electrical System

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...

Jan 24, 2011 Electrical System

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...

Jan 24, 2011 Electrical System

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...

Jan 24, 2011 Electrical System

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...

Jan 9, 2011 Electrical System 164,000 mi

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 O...

Jan 9, 2011 Electrical System 164,000 mi

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 O...

Jan 7, 2011 Electrical System 127,501 mi

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

Jan 7, 2011 Electrical System 127,501 mi

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

Jan 7, 2011 Electrical System 127,501 mi

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

Jan 7, 2011 Electrical System 127,501 mi

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

Dec 13, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

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 LOC...

Dec 13, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

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 LOC...

Oct 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 128,000 mi

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. TH...

Oct 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 128,000 mi

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. TH...

Aug 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 184,000 mi

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 T...

Aug 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 184,000 mi

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 T...

Aug 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 128,000 mi

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! <RECALL>AUG 03, 2001 | RECALL ID# 271 RECALL REASON SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER...

Aug 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 128,000 mi

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! <RECALL>AUG 03, 2001 | RECALL ID# 271 RECALL REASON SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER...

Jul 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

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 INDIC...

Jul 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

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 INDIC...

Jul 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,322 mi

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. REGARDI...

Jul 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,322 mi

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. REGARDI...

Jul 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,322 mi

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. REGARDI...

Jul 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,322 mi

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. REGARDI...

Jun 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

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. ...

Jun 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

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. ...

Nov 17, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

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 DISABLI...

Nov 17, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

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 DISABLI...

Nov 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

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 VEHIC...

Nov 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

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 VEHIC...

Jun 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 173,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO LTD. APPROX 2 WEEKS AGO NOTICED RANDOM, INTERMITTENT CHIRPING NOISE. CAN ALSO FEEL VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL WHEN CHIRPING. NOISE HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND CONTINUAL. TOOK TO MIDAS AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL #01V254001. CALLED CAPITOL MITSUBISHI,SAN JOSE,CA...

Jun 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 173,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO LTD. APPROX 2 WEEKS AGO NOTICED RANDOM, INTERMITTENT CHIRPING NOISE. CAN ALSO FEEL VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL WHEN CHIRPING. NOISE HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND CONTINUAL. TOOK TO MIDAS AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL #01V254001. CALLED CAPITOL MITSUBISHI,SAN JOSE,CA...

Jun 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 173,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO LTD. APPROX 2 WEEKS AGO NOTICED RANDOM, INTERMITTENT CHIRPING NOISE. CAN ALSO FEEL VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL WHEN CHIRPING. NOISE HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND CONTINUAL. TOOK TO MIDAS AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL #01V254001. CALLED CAPITOL MITSUBISHI,SAN JOSE,CA...

Jun 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 173,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO LTD. APPROX 2 WEEKS AGO NOTICED RANDOM, INTERMITTENT CHIRPING NOISE. CAN ALSO FEEL VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL WHEN CHIRPING. NOISE HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND CONTINUAL. TOOK TO MIDAS AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL #01V254001. CALLED CAPITOL MITSUBISHI,SAN JOSE,CA...

Mar 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 166,000 mi

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 ACCUMULA...

Mar 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 166,000 mi

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 ACCUMULA...

Dec 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR FAILURE THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2001 IT WAS REPLACE NOW IT FAIL. MITSUBISHI REFUSE TO REPLACE. *TR

Dec 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR FAILURE THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2001 IT WAS REPLACE NOW IT FAIL. MITSUBISHI REFUSE TO REPLACE. *TR

Nov 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

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, TH...

Nov 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

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, TH...

Sep 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THE ACCUMULATOR BROKE ON MY MITSUBSHI MONTERO LIMITED. THE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED, UNDER RECALL, PRIOR TO MY ACQUIRING THE VEHICLE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2002. IF THE ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. I WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF ...

Sep 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THE ACCUMULATOR BROKE ON MY MITSUBSHI MONTERO LIMITED. THE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED, UNDER RECALL, PRIOR TO MY ACQUIRING THE VEHICLE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2002. IF THE ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN. I WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF ...

Jul 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

MY 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO (FULL SIZE XLS) IS MAKING LOUD SOUNDS WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR. WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL VERY NEW THIS RECALL WAS CONDUCTED AND MY VEHICLE WAS "FIXED" ACCORDING TO DEALER RECORDS. NOW I AM HAVI...

Jul 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

MY 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO (FULL SIZE XLS) IS MAKING LOUD SOUNDS WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR. WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL VERY NEW THIS RECALL WAS CONDUCTED AND MY VEHICLE WAS "FIXED" ACCORDING TO DEALER RECORDS. NOW I AM HAVI...

May 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,900 mi

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 A...

May 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 126,900 mi

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 A...

Apr 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,564 mi

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...

Apr 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,564 mi

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...

Mar 26, 2008 Electrical System 105,420 mi

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...

Mar 26, 2008 Electrical System 105,420 mi

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...

Feb 6, 2008 Electrical System 103,560 mi

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 L...

Feb 6, 2008 Electrical System 103,560 mi

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 L...

Jan 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,606 mi

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 ...

Jan 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,606 mi

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 ...

Dec 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

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...

Dec 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 108,000 mi

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...

Oct 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

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...

Oct 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

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...

Sep 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

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...

Sep 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

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...

Sep 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

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 NHTS...

Sep 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

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 NHTS...

Jul 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM A SECOND OWNER OF A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT THAT I PURCHASED FROM A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP. THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION COMPONENTS AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IN 2001. TWO WEEKS THE VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING THE SAME ISS...

Jul 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM A SECOND OWNER OF A 2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT THAT I PURCHASED FROM A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP. THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION COMPONENTS AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IN 2001. TWO WEEKS THE VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING THE SAME ISS...

May 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,000 mi

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...

May 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,000 mi

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...

May 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,611 mi

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 ...

May 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,611 mi

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 ...

Apr 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,352 mi

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 ...

Apr 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,352 mi

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 ...

Apr 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,000 mi

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 DETE...

Apr 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,000 mi

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 DETE...

Mar 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

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 ...

Mar 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 13, 2007 Steering Crash 62,000 mi

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

Feb 13, 2007 Steering Crash 62,000 mi

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

Jan 24, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

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 01...

Jan 24, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

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 01...

Sep 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,864 mi

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 ASSIS...

Sep 15, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,864 mi

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 ASSIS...

Jul 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

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...

Jul 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

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...

Jul 10, 2006 Visibility 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Equipment 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Equipment 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Visibility 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Equipment 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jul 10, 2006 Equipment 45,000 mi

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 WI...

Jun 14, 2006 Air Bags Crash 66,000 mi

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 D...

Jun 14, 2006 Air Bags Crash 66,000 mi

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 D...

May 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,500 mi

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 ...

May 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,500 mi

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 ...

Jan 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 I...

Jan 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 I...

Jan 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 2, 2005 Power Train 41,660 mi

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 VEHI...

Nov 2, 2005 Power Train 41,660 mi

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 VEHI...

Nov 2, 2005 Power Train 41,660 mi

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 VEHI...

Nov 2, 2005 Power Train 41,660 mi

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 VEHI...

Oct 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

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 WI...

Oct 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,000 mi

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 WI...

Aug 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Aug 2, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Jul 21, 2005 Structure

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 DRIVS...

Jul 21, 2005 Suspension

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 DRIVS...

Jul 21, 2005 Power Train

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 DRIVS...

Jul 21, 2005 Power Train

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 DRIVS...

Jul 21, 2005 Structure

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 DRIVS...

Jul 21, 2005 Suspension

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 DRIVS...

Jul 21, 2005 Power Train

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 DRIVS...

Jul 21, 2005 Power Train

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 DRIVS...

May 11, 2005 Suspension 70,000 mi

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 N...

May 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

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 N...

May 11, 2005 Suspension 70,000 mi

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 N...

May 11, 2005 Suspension 70,000 mi

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 N...

May 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

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 N...

May 11, 2005 Suspension 70,000 mi

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 N...

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE 2001 MONTERO XLS EXPERIENCED 7 INSTANCES OF BRAKE FAILURES. *BF MOST OF THE BRAKE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. *SC *JB

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE 2001 MONTERO XLS EXPERIENCED 7 INSTANCES OF BRAKE FAILURES. *BF MOST OF THE BRAKE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. *SC *JB

Jan 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting 11,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting 11,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

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. ...

Dec 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

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. ...

Dec 1, 2004 Steering

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 T...

Dec 1, 2004 Steering

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 T...

Sep 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Sep 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Sep 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Sep 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Sep 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

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 I...

Sep 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

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 I...

Aug 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

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 UND...

Aug 2, 2004 Electrical System 77,000 mi

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 UND...

Aug 2, 2004 Electrical System 77,000 mi

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 UND...

Aug 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Aug 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

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 UND...

Aug 2, 2004 Electrical System 77,000 mi

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 UND...

Aug 2, 2004 Electrical System 77,000 mi

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 UND...

Aug 2, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Jul 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Jul 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Jun 15, 2004 Suspension 59,368 mi

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...

Jun 15, 2004 Suspension 59,368 mi

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...

Jun 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,000 mi

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 FO...

Jun 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 65,000 mi

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 FO...

May 20, 2004 Electrical System 50,000 mi

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

May 20, 2004 Electrical System 50,000 mi

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

May 11, 2004 Power Train 14,000 mi

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/...

May 11, 2004 Power Train 14,000 mi

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/...

May 7, 2004 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

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 ...

May 7, 2004 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

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 ...

May 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

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

May 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

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

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,200 mi

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

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,200 mi

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

Apr 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

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. *A...

Apr 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

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. *A...

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

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 COMPLE...

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

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 COMPLE...

Feb 28, 2004 Suspension 29,000 mi

2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO---RATED NOT ACCEPTABLE BY CONSUMER REPORTS. YET AFTER THESE FINDINGS BEING REPORTED THEY CONTINUED TO SELL TO THE UNSUSPECTING PUBLIC. WHY NO RECALL??? I JUST RECENTLY (2003) FOUND THIS OUT AFTER SEARCCHING THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS ETC. BECAUSE OF A NUMBER OF NEAR MISSES ON T...

Feb 28, 2004 Suspension 29,000 mi

2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO---RATED NOT ACCEPTABLE BY CONSUMER REPORTS. YET AFTER THESE FINDINGS BEING REPORTED THEY CONTINUED TO SELL TO THE UNSUSPECTING PUBLIC. WHY NO RECALL??? I JUST RECENTLY (2003) FOUND THIS OUT AFTER SEARCCHING THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS ETC. BECAUSE OF A NUMBER OF NEAR MISSES ON T...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,872 mi

ENGINE NOISE. *AK

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,872 mi

ENGINE NOISE. *AK

Jan 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

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

Jan 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

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

Nov 28, 2003 Structure

HATCHBACK HINGES ARE OUT OF ALIGNMENT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. *AK

Nov 28, 2003 Structure

HATCHBACK HINGES ARE OUT OF ALIGNMENT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. *AK

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

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...

Nov 25, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

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...

Nov 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 19, 2003 Steering

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

Nov 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 19, 2003 Steering

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

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,892 mi

WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALL PART 01V254001, THE DEALER REPLACED THIS PART BUT THE BRAKE BOOSTER IS DAMAGED , THERFORE, THE PART MALFUCTIONS. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,892 mi

WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE RECALL PART 01V254001, THE DEALER REPLACED THIS PART BUT THE BRAKE BOOSTER IS DAMAGED , THERFORE, THE PART MALFUCTIONS. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 26, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 26, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

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 ...

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,500 mi

COMPRESSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, STILL UNDER 50,000 MILES. I CAN'T USE HEAT, OR AIR CONDITIONING. *JB

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,500 mi

COMPRESSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, STILL UNDER 50,000 MILES. I CAN'T USE HEAT, OR AIR CONDITIONING. *JB

Jan 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING CONSUMERS VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. TS

Jan 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING CONSUMERS VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. TS

Jan 10, 2003 Suspension

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 BRA...

Jan 10, 2003 Power Train

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 BRA...

Jan 10, 2003 Seats

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 BRA...

Jan 10, 2003 Suspension

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 BRA...

Jan 10, 2003 Power Train

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 BRA...

Jan 10, 2003 Seats

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 BRA...

Dec 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 TW...

Dec 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 TW...

Dec 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

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 A...

Dec 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

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 A...

Dec 2, 2002 Power Train

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

Dec 2, 2002 Power Train

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

Nov 26, 2002 Suspension Crash

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...

Nov 26, 2002 Suspension Crash

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...

Oct 20, 2002 Steering Fire

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

Oct 20, 2002 Steering Fire

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

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT IN A FRONT END COLLISON THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. *MR

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT IN A FRONT END COLLISON THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER. *MR

Jul 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

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 ...

Jul 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

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 ...

Jul 8, 2002 Power Train

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

Jul 8, 2002 Power Train

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

Jun 21, 2002 Structure

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. ...

Jun 21, 2002 Structure

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. ...

Apr 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Apr 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Mar 25, 2002 Power Train

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THEIR ATTENTION,BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 25, 2002 Power Train

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THEIR ATTENTION,BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Power Train

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

Feb 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

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

Feb 25, 2002 Power Train

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

Feb 25, 2002 Power Train

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

Feb 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

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

Feb 25, 2002 Power Train

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

Feb 4, 2002 Power Train

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 T...

Feb 4, 2002 Power Train

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 T...

Dec 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 5, 2001 Suspension

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

Dec 5, 2001 Suspension

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

Dec 4, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD SHAKES AND MAKES LOUD WIND NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 4, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD SHAKES AND MAKES LOUD WIND NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 3, 2001 Visibility Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ON SNOW, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, ENGINE REVVING NOISE COMING.*AK

Dec 3, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ON SNOW, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, ENGINE REVVING NOISE COMING.*AK

Dec 3, 2001 Visibility Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ON SNOW, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, ENGINE REVVING NOISE COMING.*AK

Dec 3, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ON SNOW, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, ENGINE REVVING NOISE COMING.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR WAS BROKEN INSIDE AND COOLANT WENT INTO TRANSMISSION. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Oct 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR WAS BROKEN INSIDE AND COOLANT WENT INTO TRANSMISSION. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Oct 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Oct 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Oct 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Oct 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Oct 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

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...

Oct 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

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...

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PURGE CONTROL VALVE. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PURGE CONTROL VALVE. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PURGE CONTROL VALVE. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PURGE CONTROL VALVE. NLM

Aug 2, 2001 Suspension

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 M...

Aug 2, 2001 Suspension

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 M...

Jul 9, 2001 Wheels

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

Jul 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jul 9, 2001 Wheels

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

Jul 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jun 21, 2001 Suspension

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 MITSUBIS...

Jun 21, 2001 Steering Crash

HAVING VIEWED ROLLOVER RISK ON CONSUMER REPORTS TESTS ON MONTERO, I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Suspension

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 MITSUBIS...

Jun 21, 2001 Steering Crash

HAVING VIEWED ROLLOVER RISK ON CONSUMER REPORTS TESTS ON MONTERO, I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Electrical System

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....

Jun 20, 2001 Electrical System

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....

Jun 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

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 ...

Jun 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

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 ...

May 16, 2001 Visibility

POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DISTORTED AND CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON EIGHT OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK *JB

May 16, 2001 Visibility

POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE DISTORTED AND CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON EIGHT OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Apr 23, 2001 Structure

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

Apr 23, 2001 Structure

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

Feb 21, 2001 Seat Belts

CENTER REAR LAP BELT DOES NOT TIGHTEN UNLESS IT HAS BEEN FULLY EXTENDED. DEALER SAYS IT'S DESIGN. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Seat Belts

CENTER REAR LAP BELT DOES NOT TIGHTEN UNLESS IT HAS BEEN FULLY EXTENDED. DEALER SAYS IT'S DESIGN. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

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 AVAILABL...

Feb 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

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 AVAILABL...

Feb 15, 2001 Visibility

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 DISTORT...

Feb 15, 2001 Visibility

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 DISTORT...

Sep 29, 2000 Suspension

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: )

Sep 29, 2000 Suspension

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: )

Sep 18, 2000 Visibility

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

Sep 18, 2000 Visibility

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