Three problems related to abs brake fail have been reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero based on all problems reported for the 2001 Montero.
Abs accumulator failure and noise.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that a cycling noise emitted when the brakes were released. In addition, the abs system failure light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed VIN did not qualify for repairs under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 129,153.
I was driving my vehicle, suddenly my brakes fail. I almost struck a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. My brake pedal was very hard. I had my mechanic check the vehicle. My brakes pads were fine. I later learn from the Mitsubishi dealer that I need a abs hydraulic unit. The repair is very expensive. My car is in good condition only 58,000 miles. Mitsubishi refused to cover the parts. At this moment the car is park. Can't seems to understanding how an abs unit fail suddenly leaving the car with no brakes. Believed it's a manufacture defect.