2001 Mitsubishi Montero: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 30 mph, the contact's wife heard an abnormal chirping sound and the brakes failed. The sound originated from the under the dashboard. When the contact attempted to brake, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 228,983.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2019

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 35 mph, the battery and brake indicators illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The failure occurred two times on different occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft guide pin fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic to be repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2018

“On 9/4/2017 at approximately 615am the vehicle was parked in the garage. 10 minutes later our puppy was barking at the door leading to garage. Husband went to see why and saw smoke coming from the door. He opened the door and the garage was filled with black smoke and there was a fire on the underside of the vehicle. Consequently this led to my entire home burning down.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2017

“Horn on car starts blowing for unknown reason, car was not running and was very cold. I was told this happened because of horn trigger was sensitive to cold weather.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the horn sounded independently. The contact stated that the battery had to be disabled to stop the horn from sounding. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2016

“Gas leak from the front mount area of the sending unit on top of the gas tank. Significant leak, odor of gas overwhelming. Quoted $1200 to repair. All salvaged tanks/kits in similar condition. Fire hazard, and it was recommended by auto masters to have it fixed for safety reasons. It leaks when it is running due to the built up pressure. Now hard to start because there is not enough pressure (being lost from the leak). Another safety issue.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 65 mph, the horn sounded loudly without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the horn failed and the horn module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 352,478. Ma 10/15/2015”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2015