10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,333 miles

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problem #3

May 312014

Montero 6-cyl

  • 172,000 miles
On 5/31/14, my 1997 Mitsubishi Montero was parked in my driveway. When I went to get into the vehicle, I noticed a large burn in the back of the driver's side seat. After calling Mitsubishi, the fire department came since it was still smoldering and disconnected the battery. They believed it to be an electrical short. After many follow-up calls to Mitsubishi, they believe it was caused by wear and tear since the car was 17 years old. All of the cost to fix the issue was on me as the owner.

- Ligonier, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 062004

Montero 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
1 - this just started happening, no accident or misuse. 2 - vehicle will not start at times and must keep turning ignition, eventually it stats. (changed battery, terminals, wires, etc, with no affect) alarm goes off sporadically or sets on it's own. Door locks unlock, then immediately lock back. Windows are not going up correctly and are tilting slightly causing a small air leak on both front windows. All problems are annoying but I can still get from point a to point B. this happens every day.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

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problem #1

Feb 012002

Montero

  • miles
While driving vehicle was loosing power. Consumer states' now vehicle will not start. Took to dealer and they replaced the computer, problem has reoccured.

- Everett, MA, USA

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