Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| TSB9942A010 | 11/01/1999 | 615994 | This bulletin contains information about a new stronger rear liftgate gas spring. this new spring is being introduced to eliminate a condition where the gas springs may not allow the rear liftgate to open satisfactorily. *tt | 02/07/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| TSB0042A003 | 04/01/2000 | 612504 | Information addressing customer body vibration complaints. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| 9751002 | 05/27/1998 | 600576 | Condition with loose fitting rear fender flare trim. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| TSB9752A004 | 12/01/1997 | 600577 | Procedures for repairing loose rear wheel housing carpet in the rear cargo area. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| 9752A005 | 12/01/1997 | 600572 | Information on improved cup holders. *yc | 05/26/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| TSB0154003 | 02/01/2001 | 618215 | Information on corrections to circuit diagrams relating to the central door locking system. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| 9842A007 | 11/05/1998 | 602452 | Wind noise may occur at the upper front door area when driving at freeway speeds.(1997-99 montero sport models produced before 8/7/98,up to vin: ---xp0149132). *yc | 11/05/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||||
| TSB0142A010 | 08/01/2001 | 625546 | This bulletin contains instructions for eliminating a popping noise from the rear hatch area of the vehicle. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 08/08/2001 | |||
| When opening the hatch door, the shock arm broke causing the door to slam down, bend the frame of the back door and break the rear window of the vehicle.this looks like a defect to me. major safety issue. if i had been under the door, it would have knocked me out.*ak | |||