8.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,800 miles

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problem #1

Aug 042003

Montero

  • 4,800 miles
While passing another vehicle at 60 mph gas pedal became stuck and vehicle accelerated to above 80 mph. Pumping the brake pedal was of no use, but using the emergency brakes eventually stopped the vehicle.

- Hazleton, PA, USA