Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Mitsubishi / Montero / 1997
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007112161 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Started car, noticed 3 random lights illuminated on instrument cluster. then power steering was intermittent. then a/c went out and would not cool
007112160 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Started car, noticed 3 random lights illuminated on instrument cluster. then power steering was intermittent. then a/c went out and would not cool
005074547 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BOLT BECAME DISCONNECTED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE.
004297562 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 1. brake light came on and has stayed on for a couple of days. car was checked out and estimated charges for repairs to front brake, including new
004297561 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 1. brake light came on and has stayed on for a couple of days. car was checked out and estimated charges for repairs to front brake, including new
004289482 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 While driving a loud clanking noise was heard from the front. all electrical lights flashed on the dashboard. steering column failed to move.
004288491 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 1 - this just started happening, no accident or misuse. 2 - vehicle will not start at times and must keep turning ignition, eventually it stats. (
004288490 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 1 - this just started happening, no accident or misuse. 2 - vehicle will not start at times and must keep turning ignition, eventually it stats. (
004288489 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 1 - this just started happening, no accident or misuse. 2 - vehicle will not start at times and must keep turning ignition, eventually it stats. (
004288007 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 In early 2003 i purchased a 1997 mitsubishi montero full suv. in april 2003 my girl friend was driving the car one day , when it just broke down
0000243036 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Crankshaft bolt is loosening on vehicle causing loss of power steering.*mr consumer's vehicle wasn't recognized to be within the recall. consumer
003233708 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 While sitting in traffic, passenger (wife) moved her window visor, a flame shot out towards her face coming from upper right corner of window visor,
003232394 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Consumer's vehicle had the same problem as stated in recall 00v311002 . the dealer would not repair the vehicle because the vehicle identification
002199522 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Problem with front and rear differential reported to dealership. they did nothing to fix, just reset check engine light. 3 weeks later car was in a
000140261 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 VEHICLE WAS IN 40 MPH CAR COLLISION, CRASHED INTO A TREE, AND ROOF COLLAPSED. ONTO CONSUMER'S HUSBAND. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET. *AK
0000140232 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 REAR AXLE LEAF SPRING BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
001137421 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Brake pedal goes to floor. regular brakes would fail to work whenever pedal is depressed. took to mechanic, and had master cylinder replaced, and
001137420 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Brake pedal goes to floor. regular brakes would fail to work whenever pedal is depressed. took to mechanic, and had master cylinder replaced, and
001137217 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED AND NEVER GOES OFF, ON ONE OCCASION WHEN THE BATTERY WAS FAILED, THE LIGHT WENT OFF. *SLC
0000117321 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Design of the cup holder does not hold a cup properly. this allows the cup to fall over which distracts the driver. also, causes liquid to spill all
0000098940 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 After driving the car for 49 days the oil plug came out, all the oil fellout of the car and engine locked, dealer says it is not covered my warranty*
0000153488 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 WHILE DRIVING 45MPH OR FASTER THE FRONT END BEGINS TO VIBRATE VERY HARD. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
999144776 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 SEAT BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENT BOLT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
0000138833 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 On certain occasions when applying the brakes, engine stalls, and vehicle has to sit for a few minutes in order to be started again. dealer can't
0000137761 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Front and rear brake rotors are prematurely warping due to excessive hea., dealer cannot identify why overheating occurs. also, when applying brakes
998132628 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Manufacturer's recall sr-98-005; vehicle was taken in for repair work on brakes, dealer found problem in the brake motor, and wants consumer to pay $
998132368 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Intermittently while driving in wet conditions, the abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up, and almost resulting in an
997131947 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. vehicle skids during inclement weather when the brakes are applied. in addition
997125021 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Abs brake problems; during normal braking, no inclement weather, when the brakes were applied the truck would pulsate very badly. the front rotors
997125020 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Abs brake problems; during normal braking, no inclement weather, when the brakes were applied the truck would pulsate very badly. the front rotors
997123146 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Left front brake lines are too close to air conditioner lines. friction caused brakes line hose to have hole in it & leaked fluid. was applying
997123145 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Left front brake lines are too close to air conditioner lines. friction caused brakes line hose to have hole in it & leaked fluid. was applying
997121720 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Driviing at approximately 35 mph in center lane, hit side of another vehicle head on, both fenders and entire front was hit. consumer almost hit
997114601 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 14 hours after purchasing a new vehicle the consumer tried to start it up and the vehicle would not start, and then tried to turn the radio on and
997114099 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Dual airbags did not deploy during front end crash, vehicle broadsided another moving vehicle, according to auto repair shop, sensors were not hit,
997098080 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 WINDOW SEAL MALFUNCTIONED.
0000088105 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 NO SUMMARY
0000081373 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 I believe there to be a defect in the positioning of the seat belt mounts in the second row seats (seats directly behind driver's seats). the mounts
0000078595 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 I read in nov. import service magazine that the rear brake hose will fail if the vehicle is lifted by the frame. if this is correct won't the brake
998059685 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Vehicle lost control in the front suspension area while driving resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during impact. mjs (
0000051535 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 ACCELERATOR FAILARE/BRAKE FAILARE.
0000051534 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 ACCELERATOR FAILARE/BRAKE FAILARE.
998046378 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.
998045257 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE VEHICLE STALLS.
0000043572 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 WINDSHIELD WHISTLES VERY LOUD
997032315 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 STEERING PLATE BETWEEN FRAME AND POWER STEERING WARPED.
003217505 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *TT
002199994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Problem with front and rear differential reported to dealership. they did nothing to fix, just reset check engine light. 3 weeks later car was in a
002190448 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 While driving vehicle was loosing power. consumer states' now vehicle will not start. took to dealer and they replaced the computer, problem has
002190041 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 After vehicle crank shaft pulley was impacted and dealership indicated that it was okay. while driving the crank shaft pulley broke. the dealership
001144697 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH HIT AN ELK, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
000140268 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 VEHICLE WAS IN 40 MPH CAR COLLISION, CRASHED INTO A TREE, AND ROOF COLLAPSED. ONTO CONSUMER'S HUSBAND. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET. *AK
0000140239 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 REAR AXLE LEAF SPRING BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
001137428 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Brake pedal goes to floor. regular brakes would fail to work whenever pedal is depressed. took to mechanic, and had master cylinder replaced, and
001137427 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Brake pedal goes to floor. regular brakes would fail to work whenever pedal is depressed. took to mechanic, and had master cylinder replaced, and
001137218 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED AND NEVER GOES OFF, ON ONE OCCASION WHEN THE BATTERY WAS FAILED, THE LIGHT WENT OFF. *SLC
0000117328 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Design of the cup holder does not hold a cup properly. this allows the cup to fall over which distracts the driver. also, causes liquid to spill all
002096063 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Failure caused erratic operation of power door locks, alarm and all other electronic components. of special concern was the rapid failure of door
002096062 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Failure caused erratic operation of power door locks, alarm and all other electronic components. of special concern was the rapid failure of door
002096056 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Failure caused erratic operation of power door locks, alarm and all other electronic components. of special concern was the rapid failure of door
002096055 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Failure caused erratic operation of power door locks, alarm and all other electronic components. of special concern was the rapid failure of door
0000079976 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Despite repeated attempts to balance these tires - they consistently return to their original state and cause vibration at highway speeds( dot number
000041560 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 This car was in a major accident & sold to me without a mv-103 form or title stating that this a rebuilt salvage. no saftcy defect mentione din
000041554 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 This car was in a major accident & sold to me without a mv-103 form or title stating that this a rebuilt salvage. no saftcy defect mentione din
000041553 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 This car was in a major accident & sold to me without a mv-103 form or title stating that this a rebuilt salvage. no saftcy defect mentione din
0000138530 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 When driving while on the highway steering column and vehicle sevrely vibrate which could result in loss of vehicle control. please give any
0000137762 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Front and rear brake rotors are prematurely warping due to excessive hea., dealer cannot identify why overheating occurs. also, when applying brakes
998132385 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Intermittently while driving in wet conditions, the abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up, and almost resulting in an
997131964 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. vehicle skids during inclement weather when the brakes are applied. in addition
998131702 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Child safety seat with the seat belt extended in proper locking mode the css still moves around on both sides. gives more than 2 inches, which does
998129403 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Defective brake light comes on and stays on. upon starting vehicle brake lights automatically come on. dealer contacted two times, and cannot
997125038 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Abs brake problems; during normal braking, no inclement weather, when the brakes were applied the truck would pulsate very badly. the front rotors
997125037 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Abs brake problems; during normal braking, no inclement weather, when the brakes were applied the truck would pulsate very badly. the front rotors
997123161 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Left front brake lines are too close to air conditioner lines. friction caused brakes line hose to have hole in it & leaked fluid. was applying
997123162 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Left front brake lines are too close to air conditioner lines. friction caused brakes line hose to have hole in it & leaked fluid. was applying
997121736 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Driviing at approximately 35 mph in center lane, hit side of another vehicle head on, both fenders and entire front was hit. consumer almost hit
997114613 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 14 hours after purchasing a new vehicle the consumer tried to start it up and the vehicle would not start, and then tried to turn the radio on and
997114612 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 14 hours after purchasing a new vehicle the consumer tried to start it up and the vehicle would not start, and then tried to turn the radio on and
997114600 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 14 hours after purchasing a new vehicle the consumer tried to start it up and the vehicle would not start, and then tried to turn the radio on and
997098092 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 WINDOW SEAL MALFUNCTIONED.
999093865 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 I've had same problems with my brakes twice now. my brakes pulsate at higher speeds. i've had my rotors resurfaced twice.(1) at 34,000 miles & (2
999090782 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 My suv on numerous occasions has stalled when vehicle comes to stop. on one occasion, my wife was accelerating from a standstill-when the vehicle
999087004 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 I am scared. at 50-70mph the vibration from the front tires up through the steering wheel is dangerous, borders on losing control. research on
999084682 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Entire fan and clutch assembly. sheared off while i was traveling in inter city traffic, if this failure would have occurred while traveling on a
999084671 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Entire fan and clutch assembly. sheared off while i was traveling in inter city traffic, if this failure would have occurred while traveling on a
999084672 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Entire fan and clutch assembly. sheared off while i was traveling in inter city traffic, if this failure would have occurred while traveling on a
998082684 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 STEERING COLUMN KNOCKS AND RATTLES WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH. DEALER WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. TAKEN IN 12 TIMES. *AK
998082674 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 STEERING COLUMN KNOCKS AND RATTLES WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH. DEALER WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. TAKEN IN 12 TIMES. *AK
0000081383 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 I believe there to be a defect in the positioning of the seat belt mounts in the second row seats (seats directly behind driver's seats). the mounts
0000078603 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 I read in nov. import service magazine that the rear brake hose will fail if the vehicle is lifted by the frame. if this is correct won't the brake
998075156 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 This car has been in the shop 17 times within a year. it was bought brand new. the major problems we have with it are the wheen bearing,
998075157 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 This car has been in the shop 17 times within a year. it was bought brand new. the major problems we have with it are the wheen bearing,
998075155 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 This car has been in the shop 17 times within a year. it was bought brand new. the major problems we have with it are the wheen bearing,
998059693 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Vehicle lost control in the front suspension area while driving resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during impact. mjs (
998059692 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Vehicle lost control in the front suspension area while driving resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during impact. mjs (
998059684 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 Vehicle lost control in the front suspension area while driving resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during impact. mjs (
0000052015 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 BRAKES/EXHAUST/CRANCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND CUP HOLDER FAILED.
0000052014 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 BRAKES/EXHAUST/CRANCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND CUP HOLDER FAILED.
0000052006 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 BRAKES/EXHAUST/CRANCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND CUP HOLDER FAILED.
0000052007 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 BRAKES/EXHAUST/CRANCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND CUP HOLDER FAILED.
0000043580 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 WINDSHIELD WHISTLES VERY LOUD
997033396 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 I have nothing but problems with the brakes and cd changer on this vehicle, as well as numbrous other problems. please advise if i have any recourse
997033397 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 I have nothing but problems with the brakes and cd changer on this vehicle, as well as numbrous other problems. please advise if i have any recourse
997032323 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 STEERING PLATE BETWEEN FRAME AND POWER STEERING WARPED.
997032024 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 AIR CONDITIONING QUIT WORKING WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK
997032016 MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1997 AIR CONDITIONING QUIT WORKING WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK

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