10.0

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

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problem #4

Dec 272002

(reported on)

Montero

  • miles
While driving the vehicle on the hwy at 65mph suddenly the vehicle dropped the speed from 65 to 30 causing rapid loss of speed, consumer pull off the road, dealer has inspected the vehicle found the radiator is broke, transmission problem as well problem with the engine. As I mentioned there are two recalls #1 NHTSA 01-V-254-001 on 7/30/2001 about brake booster #2 NHTSA 00-V-123-002 on 03/28/01 about rear view mirror. Please call the manufacturer at 800-222-0037 see if your vehicle apply for those recall.

- Glendale, CA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 142001

(reported on)

Montero

  • miles
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding radiator replacement due to recall notice. Consumer was told by the dealer advisor that the radiator was inspected and if its not leaking on inspection it would not be replaced.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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problem #2

Dec 142001

(reported on)

Montero

  • miles
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding radiator replacement due to recall notice. Consumer was told by the dealer advisor that the radiator was inspected and if its not leaking on inspection it would not be replaced.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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problem #1

Oct 272001

Montero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Radiator was broken inside and coolant went into transmission. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated transmission had to be replaced.

- Freemont, CA, USA

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