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 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 73 | 08/01/2001 | 625555 | Information on body vibration. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the undercarriage was extremely corroded. the contact had not experienced a failure and stated the under carriage was not fractured. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. while parked the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the under carriage of the vehicle was extremely corroded. the contact had not experienced a failure and stated the under carriage was not fractured. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure 130,000. ds | |||
| 03/27/2002 | 2 | ||
| When it rained, water leaked into the passenger cabin via the windshield. the dealer replaced the seal around the windshield, however the problem recurred. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Consumer states there is excessive pressure in cabin when the window is rolled down.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 11/26/2012 | 143000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he began to hear a banging noise from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. upon further inspection, he noticed that part of the frame was fractured. the contact reattached the frame and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to repair the failure. after diagnosis, he was advised that the entire frame exhibited severe rust, fracturing and that the vehicle was no longer able to be driven. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure and current mileage was 143,000. kmj | |||
| 11/26/2012 | 143000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph he began to hear a banging noise on the rear passenger side. upon further inspection he noticed that part of the frame had broken. he strapped it up and took it to an independent mechanic to repair the failure. after diagnosis he was informed the entire frame had severe rust and was fractured and he would never be able to drive the vehicle again. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure and current mileage was 143,000. dt | |||
| 09/29/2012 | 109000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection and the contact was told that the rear axle, frame and the structure of the vehicle were completely rusted. the state inspection officer advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 109,000. | |||
| 09/29/2012 | 109000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection and the contact was told that the rear axle, frame and the structure of the vehicle were completely rusted. the state inspection officer advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 109,000. kmj | |||
| 07/02/2009 | 134000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. while the contact was having his vehicle inspected he was informed that it was rotten and that there were holes in the frame. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 134000. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| For many years now, lift gate occasionally would not open, after opening only a short time before. for example, i would load groceries in the back, get home and be unable to get the liftgate to open to get the groceries out. i could not figure out any associated reason for this. recently, (feb. '07) gate would not close at the store, on arriving home, gate would not open and has remained that way since. i have been unable to use the back of my vehicle since then. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/04/2012 | 1 | ||
| I brought my vehicle to a garage for routine maintenance, upon inspection attendant informed me that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded and unsafe to drive. i am stunned to learn this, as i am the original owner of the vehicle and it has been garaged since ownership. i am angry, frustrated and feel as a consumer this is not right. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake excessively. the contact later discovered that the frame was fractured. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised him that the frame was fractured and that the vehicle was unable to be repaired. there were no repairs to the vehicle. the failure and current mileage was approximately 120,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds he felt a hard shake. he then pulled to the shoulder and noticed that the frame had fractured. the vehicle was then towed to a indpendent mechanic and they advised him that the frame was fractured and told him that the vehicle was unrepairable. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 10/14/2010 | 195529 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. while having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic for routine maintenance he was informed that the sub frame was completely rotted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 195,529. sm. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 12/10/2012 | 144000 | 1 | |
| I took my car to inspect a banging noise under the left rear of the auto. upon ispection it was found that the frame of the car was rusted and rotted thru the entire frame . it was fractured in spots and parts rusted entirely away. it was found to be unsafe to drive. it can not be repaired. the machanic told me it is a defect in the metal. the car has never been in a flood and i don't live near sald water. the rest of the car is in good shape. the car is now undrivable. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that the vehicle was having routine maintenance performed when the mechanic discovered that the chassis was completely corroded. the dealer was contacted but they did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 115,000. | |||