Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| TSB0151001 | 03/01/2001 | 619842 | This bulletin contains corrections and revisions relating to the side step assembly mounting bolts, nuts and tightening torque for vehicle produced beginning august 2, 2000. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 85 | 08/01/2002 | 636861 | Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-52a-002 - provides instructions for eliminating interference between the side door trim and air vent trim which causes scuffing of the trim pieces. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| 51 | 07/01/2001 | 622489 | Information on repairing blotching on the paint's clear-coat. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| TSB0151002 | 03/01/2001 | 619844 | This bulletin contains corrections to service manual information relating to exterior mouldings removal and installation. *tt | 07/03/2001 | |
| 67 | 02/01/2001 | 618252 | Information diagnosing body vibration. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| TSB0252A002 | 07/01/2002 | 635103 | On some vehicles the driver's side door trim may intefere with the air vent trim when the door is opened. *tt | 10/18/2002 | |
| TSB0142A011 | 08/01/2001 | 625548 | This bulletin contains power door lock circuit diagrams - service manual revision. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer attempted an avoidance maneuver when her suv lifted onto the left tires and subsequently fell onto the driver's side sliding across the highway through both the right lane and shoulder. vehicle then rolled onto its roof where the roof collapsed to the steering wheel on the driver's side. consumer sustained fracture and minor spine injuries. *tt *ts | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| We have a 2001 mitsubishi montero ltd. we specifically purchased this car because of additional passenger seating it provides with the 3rd seat that is a standard feature. as in many suv with 3rd seats, it is does not provide full leg room, so we int | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Hatchback hinges are out of alignment, making it difficult to open and close the door. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 4 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Dt: contact stated everything underneath the vehicle was rusted, and going toward the engine. the vehicle had to be towed to the service station. the inside of the left wheel well cracked, causing the wheel bearing to break, and the driveshaft to slip down, causing the gears to grind in the drivshaft, sensors for the wheel well, and the components of the axle assembly were rusted. when the mechanic was taking the bolts from the inside of the driveshaft to replace it, the bolts disintegrated. mechanic stated that the manufacturer did not spray the rust corrosion protection on the vehicle. it had not been repaired yet, but the consumer was going to take the vehicle to the service dealer to be serviced. consumer did contact mitsubishi, but the warranty was not valid overseas. but once the consumer was back in the united states warranty would be valid. the manufacturer told consumer to take the vehicle to a service dealer to have it serviced. *ak | |||