Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 0323002 | 01/01/2003 | 10001036 | Speedometer driven gear worn. *tt | 04/11/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| TSB9942A006 | 02/01/1999 | 604254 | Some vehicles may experience wrinkles in side step moulding. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| TSB0042A003 | 04/01/2000 | 612504 | Information addressing customer body vibration complaints. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| 9832001 | 11/05/1998 | 602456 | Repair procedures to correct a body vibration which may be evident on some vehicles. *yc | 11/05/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 9942A009 | 09/01/1999 | 98-42A-007R | 6088718 | Concerns with front door wind noise. *tt | 01/04/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 06/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle started to slide while merging and rolled over hitting the center wall of the road and stopped in the other direction. *tc the consumer experienced a roll over. the road conditions were dry, the consumer was not in a seat belt, the air bags did in fact deploy, but the consumer was shifted to the passenger's seat due to the impact and the engine started to smoke. the consumer stated that he/she did not go over the speed limit and was driving properly. the consumer didn't understand what caused the accident. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/20/2003 | |||
| While driving right wheel well caught on fire without warning. vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/05/2002 | |||
| Engine was running and suddenly all doors locked. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||