10.0

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

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problem #7

Jan 222001

Montero

  • miles
Brake pedal goes to floor. Regular brakes would fail to work whenever pedal is depressed. Took to mechanic, and had master cylinder replaced, and brakes bled. Problem still exists.

- Forestville, MD, USA

problem #6

Aug 151997

Montero 4WD

  • miles
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?

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #5

Oct 131998

Montero

  • miles
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 $570 for additional repairs before the recall problem can be remedied.

- Randolph, MA, USA

problem #4

Oct 011998

Montero

  • miles
Intermittently while driving in wet conditions, the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up, and almost resulting in an accident. Cause unknown.

- Wyoming, DE, USA

problem #3

May 051997

Montero

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. Vehicle skids during inclement weather when the brakes are applied. In addition to that, there is a loud noise.

- Brightend, MA, USA

problem #2

Dec 011997

Montero 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake problems; during normal braking, no inclement weather, when the brakes were applied the truck would pulsate very badly. The front rotors were resurfaced on December 31, 1997 at 4462 miles. At 7600 miles on Mar 10, 1997, both rotors were replaced because of warping. Rotors are being replaced every 3 thousand miles. The problem still exists.

- Longview, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 031997

Montero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 brakes & vehicle did not stop quickly. Had it repaired. Took to dealer & was reimbursed.

- San Juan, PR, USA