Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the car throttle stuck (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Throttle Stuck problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
After driver had been driving approximately 3-31/2 miles automobile lurched forward, causing the rear end of the auto to fishtail and spin around twice, resulting in another vehicle hitting consumer's automobile. Read details...
Driving to store I accelerated from a stop sign and car continued to accelerate after taking foot off gas pedal. Tried to stomp on throttle to get it unstuck, but it did not work. Finally after about a mile and a half and speeds past 80 miles per hour throttle released on its own. Read details...
While passing another vehicle at 60 mph gas pedal became stuck and vehicle accelerated to above 80 mph. Pumping the brake pedal was of no use, but using the emergency brakes eventually stopped the vehicle. Read details...