10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 7,000 miles
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While driving driver suddenly lost all steering. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated problem was related to the crankshaft pulley.
- Oak Dale , CT, USA
Consumer purchased vehicle one month after the recall regarding the crankshaft pulley bolts was distributed, 00V311001. Consumer received the recall notice almost a year later in August of 2002. In July the bolt broke in half and came out. As a result of the bolt breaking, damage was done to the head gasket. Consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The extended warranty would not cover the repairs. The bolt was not covered. The vehicle had a coolant leak. There was no power. The belt and the pulley were missing.
- Tullahoma, TN, USA
While holding brake pedal enigine suddenly accelerated into a pole. This has happened twice. Second time a garage door was hit. Air bags did not deploy in either incident. There was a recall ( 00V311001) for possible loose crank shaft pulley bolt and the dealer reinstalled it.
- St. Louis, MO, USA
Recall 00V311000/crankshaft pulley bolt: Recall notice received and contacted marietta Mitsubishi in marietta, Georgia; phone # 770/953-4660 for appointment. Dealer informed that consumer was responsible to pay for repairs, and be reimbursed through manufacturer. Asking NHTSA to look into this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
- Mableton, GA, USA
- Gurabo, PR, USA