3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,997 miles

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problem #3

Jun 252007

Montero 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 134,990 miles
Started car, noticed 3 random lights illuminated on instrument cluster. Then power steering was intermittent. Then A/C went out and would not cool down. Then power steering failed completely. Car was driven to repair shop nearby, since no local Mitsubishi dealer. Mechanic found crankshaft bolt broken that led to power steering and A/C pulley not working. Incident led to near loss of control during turning, as power steering would "kick" in at times during cornering and lead to oversteer. Had to change crankshaft bolt, harmonic balancer, timing belt gear, and something else.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 011998

Montero

  • miles
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, airconditioning and the engine shutting down with no warning. When we take it in either they say they cant duplicate the problem. With the wheel bearing, they fixed it the first time. It started to leak again and they said that it wasnt the wheel bearing.

- Austell, GA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 061997

Montero 4WD

  • miles
Air conditioning quit working while vehicle was parked.

- Newton, MA, USA

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