Mitsubishi Montero 1993
Model Montero made in 1993 by Mitsubishi got 17 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 18 | 920901 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 16/23/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 18 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V311001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 01/01/1991 to 01/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 210000 | 10/31/2000 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/02/2000 | 10/24/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. on new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. on the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. if the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification will be performed in five separate owner mailings, with the first mailing beginning october 31, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V143002 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 08/01/1991 to 01/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 12/03/1996 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/12/1996 | 09/03/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishicaribbean at 1-787-251-8715.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 96V143001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 08/01/1991 to 01/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 93000 | 09/15/1996 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/25/1996 | 09/03/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB9752B002 | 02/01/1997 | 52073 | Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0316001 | 04/01/2003 | 10001719 | Spark plug cable identification - service manual revision. *tt | 06/23/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TIN01SR003 | 01/26/2001 | 625956 | Technical information regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement. *tt | 12/12/2001 | |
| 67 | 02/01/2001 | 618238 | Subject regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| ATIN01SR002 | 01/18/2001 | 617812 | This advance technical information notice states that mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. (mmsa) is voluntarily recalling affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt | 03/29/2001 | |
| SR01002 | 01/01/2001 | 617809 | Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. is voluntarily recalling certain affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt | 03/29/2001 | |
| 97090114001 | 09/01/1997 | 54306 | Procedure for replacing the water passage gaskets on various vehicles. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| TSB9711002 | 02/01/1997 | 52060 | New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 97110154013 | 11/01/1997 | 54032 | Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| TSB9754002 | 01/01/1997 | 52079 | Corrected motor antenna and control unit inspection procedures- service manual revision. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 97090152B003 | 09/01/1997 | 54299 | Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 97090154009 | 09/01/1997 | 54301 | Information containing a new and revised procedures for adjusting headlights aim on affected vehicles. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| TSB0013003 | 04/01/2000 | 612508 | Information containing recommended fuels for certain vehicles. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| 97040113007 | 04/01/1997 | 53052 | Specifications for affected vehicles. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 96V143 | 08/28/1998 | 615976 | Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 9851003 | 08/06/1998 | 601498 | Some vehicles experience paint peeling from the roof rack surface. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSB9711007 | 05/01/1997 | 52629 | Corrected cylinder head bolt tightening procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711006 | 05/01/1997 | 52630 | Throttle body procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9716004 | 05/01/1997 | 52640 | Generator stator removal - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711009 | 05/01/1997 | 52627 | Corrected upper oil pan installation procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| TSB9813005 | 06/01/1998 | 601990 | Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt | 09/01/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| TSB9742A003 | 02/01/1997 | 52068 | Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/15/1996 | |||
| Electrical short, cauisng the wiring to to melt causing the vehicle to cut off.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 79000 | 1 | |
| Engine stalled in the middle of an intersection while driving at 55 mph. vehicle was towed to independent shop. technician stated that bolt securing the crankshaft pulley broke. as a result, engine was overhauled at owner's expense.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 275000 | 1 | 07/09/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, it was noticed that the pulley for the power steering was loose. as the contact already had the recall # 00v311001, regarding engine and engine cooling:engine repairs performed once, the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft had to be tighten again. the contact expressed concern because the bolt was replaced and tightened before and the problem should not have recurred. the manufacturer was contacted who refused to cover the repair a second time under the recall. | |||
| 08/21/2004 | 169000 | 1 | |
| Addition to complaint 10088338. fter having the vehicle checked by my mechanic, the problem is that the bolt (the one listed in the original recall) backed out of the crank shaft causing the pully to wobble (distroying the pulley in the process). once the bolt was 3/4 of the way out, it snapped in two.*ak | |||
| 08/21/2004 | 45 | 1 | |
| On 03/16/01 recall work was done at service dealer. on date of incident, crank bolt sheered off or came out while driving at 45m mph. *jb | |||
| 07/16/2002 | |||
| While driving at 65mph crankshaft bolt snapped, causing motor to shutoff with no warning. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 02/04/2002 | 08/01/2001 | ||
| Crankshaft pulley bolt came loose, causing the crankshaft to strip out the gearing. the vehicle seemed to loose power & was less responsive ... & the hideous screeching sound scared the heck out of all the drivers & pedestrians who were nearby at the intersection. repairs are estimated to be around $2,500.00 for a vehicle that is not even 10 years old yet. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| The crankshaft bolts failed while driving causing a sudden loss of power steering prior to recall notice 00v-311, the consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Steering wheel developed a 2 to 3 inch front to back motion. truck will not pass pa inspection. a mitsu master mechanic says whole steering column must be replaced as bad bearing in column can not be. as for broken manifold bolt on left side of engine it allows a high pressure exhaust leak into engine compartment and into vehicle. this will not pass state inspection and i was advised that all bolts must be replaced ! can not be | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Wires shorted out melting post down in gas tank. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/15/1996 | |||
| Electrical short, cauisng the wiring to to melt causing the vehicle to cut off.*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 275000 | 1 | 07/09/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, it was noticed that the pulley for the power steering was loose. as the contact already had the recall # 00v311001, regarding engine and engine cooling:engine repairs performed once, the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft had to be tighten again. the contact expressed concern because the bolt was replaced and tightened before and the problem should not have recurred. the manufacturer was contacted who refused to cover the repair a second time under the recall. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/12/2005 | 150000 | 2 | |
| Pulled out of driveway and proceeded forward when the right wheel did not steer. drove vehicle back into driveway. passenger side inner tie-rod pulled out of the treaded tube. ordered parts to replace both inner and outer tie-rods with connecting threaded tube. it's a good thing it didn't happen at highway speed! *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/14/2000 | |||
| While driving out of parking lot and was making a left turn, steering column dropped down. it was an adjusted steering column. tried to readjust it, which was not a problem. drove vehicle home and parked it. checked under dash near column and noticed a bolt had fallen out, and needed to be replaced. bracket was still attached, and right bolt was still holding it. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Steering wheel developed a 2 to 3 inch front to back motion. truck will not pass pa inspection. a mitsu master mechanic says whole steering column must be replaced as bad bearing in column can not be. as for broken manifold bolt on left side of engine it allows a high pressure exhaust leak into engine compartment and into vehicle. this will not pass state inspection and i was advised that all bolts must be replaced ! can not be | |||
| 10/24/1998 | 05/01/1993 | ||
| The corrosion were recently discovered. just below the rightside of the main frame by the front right door. the paint bloated out bulging, but intact. as the result of the rust crippling underneath. wherein there is no usual dings nor scratches to the surface. suggesting a failure of the manufacturer while the anti-rust protection applied during the painting of the said body frame. as warranted by the( dot number: n/a tire size: 235x75rx15 ) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| On mitsubishi, montero 1993, with b.f.goodrich ta 30 x 9.5 tires, consumer noticed a crack in the right front tire. consumer felt tread may have been separating.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | WINTER PARK | 32792 | ROGER HOLLER MITSUBISHI | 407-678-1717 |