Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT
043300101/01/2004043300110005637This bulletin contains corrected procedures for handling ball joint dust covers and inner retainers during tie rod end ball joint and front and rear suspension upper arm ball joint removal. *tt03/09/2004
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
032600208/01/200310003068Noise from front wheel hub bearing - improvements. *tt10/07/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
07/25/200885000105/09/2008
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi montero. while the contact's daughter was accelerating from a stop sign, she heard a popping sound. she had to maneuver the vehicle onto the side of the road. the front driver's side wheel was twisted. the vehicle has not been inspected. the current and failure mileages were 85,000. updated 09/15/08 *bf updated 09/18/08. *jb
10/17/2003112/30/2002
 While driving at any speed and turning the steering wheel to the left or right the vehicle always swayed to the right. the dealer replaced many parts but the problem is still occurring. *ak the vehicle also made noise while driving over bumps and while making turns. while driving the front passenger axle and wheel hub broke. the 4x4 hi light was flashing. the dealer replaced the shifter switch. *nlm
SUSPENSION - REAR
09/05/200611000402/23/2004
 Recent incident of right back wheel displaying excessive noise and impairing driving, as well as repeated incidents of brake wear, malfunction and excessive brake noises. repeated replacement of rear right rotor. driver was in fear for her safety. *nm