1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that the nut and bolt pulled out from the crankshaft pulley. While attempting to make a left turn at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to pull to the left. The dealer stated that nothing could be done to repair the vehicle unless the manufacturer approved the repairs. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 00v311001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 126,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2008

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that the bolt in the vehicle's crankshaft pulley backed out. The failure caused the pulley to become loose and sheer the pin on the end of the crankshaft. While driving 35 mph, the power steering, brakes, and engine failed. The vehicle had to be towed. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 109,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2007

“Dt: the contact stated the crank shaft pulley bolt broke on 10-24-05. She had recall 00v311000 repair work done in october -2002. The contact wanted to file a complaint because she was still having problems with the crank shaft. She felt this should have been fixed properly the first time. She spoke to the dealer and to mitsubishi. Mitsubishi told her to contact the dealer and it may or may not be covered. She contacted the dealer, and he told her that at the time of the recall they tightened the bolt, as stated in the recall. She though the recall notice should have stated the dealer should have actually changed the bolt.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2005

“Recall campaign 00v311001 concerning crankshaft pulley bolt. While driving 65 mph the vehicle lost power and control. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle off the main road. Then, tow truck was called, and the vehicle was towed to consumer's home. The tow truck driver informed the consumer that the crankshaft pulley bolt broke. Consumer stated this was the second time that crankshaft pulley bolt needed to be replaced within a year after recall repairs were done.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2005

“Vehicle lost power steering assist, and the engine overheated while driving at any speed. This was caused by the crankshaft pulley bolt shearing off. Dealer was notified.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2004

“1997 mitsubishi montero sport was taken to dealership for crankshaft pulley bolt recall service. 18 months later, the bolt backed out, causing approx. $1000 in damages, repaired at private mechanic's garage. Happened again 1 month later; same garage repaired under their warranty. Happened again 1 month later; private garage refused to repair again. Took it to manufacturer dealership; paid another approx. $1100 for repairs. Happened again 2 months later; dealership refuses to warranty repair; estimates another $2800 to replace entire crankshaft. Mitsubishi refuses to cover any of the repairs.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2004

“Shoulder belt guide allows for belt to be trapped. This presents a safety concern in the the restraint system will not function properly in a crash.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2004