4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,625 miles

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problem #4

Sep 012004

Montero 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,500 miles
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 rotor, would be $1000. I was not aware of the recall for 1997 Monteros in regard to brake lines. 2. service engine soon comes on at random and only goes off when the battery is unhooked and rehooked or replaced.

- Mclean, VA, USA

problem #3

Feb 031999

(reported on)

Montero

  • miles
Front and rear brake rotors are prematurely warping due to excessive hea., dealer cannot identify why overheating occurs. Also, when applying brakes, brake lines leaked fluid, causing vehicle to vibrate and fade, resulting in extended stopping distance prior to/after recall repairs.

- Brevard, NC, USA

problem #2

Jan 311999

(reported on)

Montero

  • miles
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 hose fail when the rear wheel drop into a hole in the road? I do not own such a vehicle but am concerned if there report was correct that this will be a problem. They reported that the rear brake hose was too short and the rear axle will need to be tied up before the truck is lifted by the frame. Page 19 in tech. Tips section.

- New Bedford, MA, 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