10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jul 012001

(reported on)

Montero

  • miles
My vehicle has not had a catatrophic failure as of yet. However the front suspension components and wheel bearings have degraded rapidly to the point of being unsafe at highway speeds and has totally ruined the front tires at 20000 mi.(the alignment has been checked and is perfect) the local Mitsubishi dealer "courtesy Mitsubishi" has twice refused to honor my factory warrantee and has made ridiculous excuses such as "the tire tread is separating on the front tires, therefor we cannot diagnose any problems with the front end". afterwhich, I went to an authorized yokohama tire dealer and was assured that nothing was wrong with my front tires save for the excessive wear caused by suspension component problems! I feel as if I have no where else to turn as I cannot personally afford to hire a lawyer and sue for breech of contract. This is a dangerous situation and requires immediate action to remedy. With Mitsubishi's past record of stonewalling against accepting responsibility for defective products, I am officially requesting assistance and a remedy from the NHTSA.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 182000

(reported on)

Montero

  • miles
While driving from 35 mph and up there is vibration coming from the front end. Vehicle has been taken back to the dealership seven times in the last ten months for this problem. Dealership has not been able to correct or figure out what was causing the problem.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #1

Jul 102000

Montero 4WD

  • miles
Approaching highway speeds, a vibration occurs at the front end of the vehicle, most noticeable in the steering wheel. Moreover, a looseness is noticeable in the steering column exhibiting "play" in the steering. Vehicles tends to shimmy on downsloping roads.( dot number: Tire size: 255/70sr16 )

- Minnetonka, MN, USA