2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,500 miles

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1995 Mitsubishi Montero engine problems

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1995 Mitsubishi Montero Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 012006

Montero 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph on dry road conditions, a clunking noise was heard from the engine bay, and power steering was lost. Also, the accelerator pedal was inoperable. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over, and was towed to the dealership. Upon inspection, the dealer determined that the crankshaft pulley bolt had fractured, and the bolt needed to be replaced. The bolt was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, who denied responsibility for the fractured bolt because a safety recall was performed 5 years earlier for the retorqing of the bolt. The vehicle had air conditioning work and the timing chain replacement performed one month prior to the incident, and the contact was not sure if that work could have affected the crankshaft pulley bolt.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 152003

Montero 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
The caller said smoke came out of tail pipe when vehicle first accelerated. He had to put oil in the vehicle more often than normal. Dealer told him vehicle idled too slowly, and that oil was getting on the valves, causing the smoke. He was told the guides were dropping too low, and that was letting the oil leak onto the valves. Dealer and manufacturer offered no help for free.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #2

May 132004

Montero

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 50 mph vehicle lost power steering. Consumer had no control over vehicle. After coming to a stop consumer noticed that pulley fell off. Dealer determined that crankshaft pulley bolt detached, causing $900 damage to vehicle. Manufacturer stated this vehicle was not affected by the crank shaft pulley bolt recall due to VIN.

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA

problem #1

Dec 182002

(reported on)

Montero

  • 100,000 miles
Vehicle was at a complete stop, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine. Consumer checked under the hood and notice a oil leak. Consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership, who indicated that the porous head caused the engine leak.

- Riverside, CA, USA

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