10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,252 miles

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problem #2

Jul 152008

Montero

  • 61,505 miles
The vehicle was parked and idling. I was in the driver's seat when a fire broke out and the flames caused me severe burns to my body. I was nearly asphyxiated. The car was a total loss.

- Aiea, HI, USA

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problem #1

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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