Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems |
Knocking in the front end between the two tires, steering, brakes, knocking and other noise, pulling to the left, tires wearing both inside and outside of front tires. Noticed tire were cuffed and round. Both rear windows stick when operating in down motion.
Approaching highway speeds, a vibration occurs at the front end of the vehicle, most noticeable in the steering wheel. Moreover, a looseness is noticeable in the steering column exhibiting "play" in the steering. Vehicles tends to shimmy on downsloping roads. ( dot number: tire size: 255/70sr16 ).