1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,431 miles

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problem #5

May 122009

Montero

  • miles
Crankshaft pulley pin/bolt gets sheared off. Dash lights come on and vehicle power steering stops working as the pump is not turning because the problem affect the entire pulley system. It also affects the timing gear/belt/harmonic balancer. This is the 3rd time in as many years this has happened. This is the 2nd mechanic who has told me that it's an engine defect because the pin/bolt is too short. There is no warning before it happens. It occurs under normal city driving conditions at low or no speed.

- Joplin, MO, USA

problem #4

Jun 152008

Montero

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero. When the vehicle was started, the crankshaft pulley detached from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair. The vehicle has not been driven since. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Panama City, FL, USA

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

problem #2

Sep 262005

Montero 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,165 miles
: the contact stated the crankshaft pulley and bolt became disconnected. This occurred twice.

- Rockville Centre, NY, USA

problem #1

May 252003

Montero

  • miles
While driving at low speed and without warning the vehicle shut off.

- Fort Meade, MD, USA