10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Apr 202001

Montero

  • miles
While driving about 35 mph hit an elk, and air bags did not deploy.

- Rutheron, NM, USA

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problem #3

Sep 171998

Montero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle lost control in the front suspension area while driving resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during impact. Mjs (attorney for consumer).

- Rio Grande, PR, USA

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problem #2

Dec 011997

Montero

  • miles
Driviing at approximately 35 mph in center lane, hit side of another vehicle head on, both fenders and entire front was hit. Consumer almost hit windshield. Driver's air bag failed to deploy. Had seat belt on. Around $4500 worth damage on front alone.this defect can result in injuries in case of an accident.

- Conway, AR, USA

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problem #1

May 281997

Montero 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dual airbags did not deploy during front end crash, vehicle broadsided another moving vehicle, according to auto repair shop, sensors were not hit, front bumpers totally damaged.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

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