general problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky. Additionally, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal would vibrate and the vehicle would shudder. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs system had failed due a faulty hydraulic pump and accumulator. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 01v254002 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,600.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and also while at a stand still, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the anti-lock braking system accumulator failure was coming from the abs system. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 01v254002 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that the brake booster is making an abnormal noise upon start up of the vehicle and there is a leak of nitrogen gas. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,895. Ad.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 203,730. Oo.

The hydraulic brake booster, manufactured by aisin, failed due to a worn out pump motor. This is a brushed motor with no service interval so much as mentioned in either the owners manual or the factory service manual. Moreover, you can not purchase brushes for the motor from the dealer or anyone else. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the air needed to be released from the brakes. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Power string pump failed. Rear brakes locked.

On July 8, 2014 I noticed that when I applied the brake pedal, I would hear a noise from the left side of my truck. I wasn't sure what it was and I asked a few friends to look at it. One indicated that it had to do with the brake assist and found under the hood where the noise was coming from. After that I did some research on the item and found through safecar. Gov that this vehicle was apart of a recall from 2001 for the accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster. I am not the original owner of the vehicle and proceeded it to go the local dealer to have them fix this. I was told that the car had been fixed under the recall back in Nov 2001 and due to this they refuse to fix the item. I filed a complaint direct with Mitsubishi (1246177365). This is obviously a known safety hazard and the Mitsubishi refused to fix a problem they know exists. How do I know if the part they replaced isn't also faulty. The recall report indicated that over a period of time, it could result is leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator and could result in a crash. When I asked the cost to repair the item I was advised it would be $2,000. This is simply insane. They know they have a problem so now Mitsubishi raises the prices on the item so they can recoup the costs of the recall.

When I step on the break pedal I hear a buzzing sound coming from the front compartment of the vehicle. The break is not functional since it is hard and stays up while I depress with my foot. While driving or when the engine is running I hear this sound periodical and a steady sound with the anti lock/ break light on.

I'm driving downhill when my brakes start acting up. It was so hard and no power brakes , I needed to use the hand brakes to make sure I wasn't going hit the car in front of me. Took to the dealer cost a couple hundred bucks for diagnostic and they said my power brake booster needed to be replaced. I cant afford to have it fix right away it cost few thousand bucks for the new one and I don't want put a used one because I'm not sure if its going to last. How come Mitsubishi motors can't help us for this they know these parts are not going to last. That's why they changed it and put a different one on their 2003 and up models.

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the anti-lock warning lamp illuminated and he was unable to engage the brakes. The contact stated that he was able to stop the vehicle by gradually down shifting. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the contact was informed that the abs system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 153,000.

While heading home from work, I got the surprise of my life. I was driving and my brakes went out. Luckily, I was heading home after the rush hour otherwise I would have been in a major accident. I got off the gas and steered the car to an embankment to slow the momentum. The only logical thing to do at this point was to engage my emergency brake. I called the mechanic immediately who advised me not to drive the car and that they will tow it to the shop. Upon inspection, he informed that the brake booster system (hydraulic brake booster system) as been compromised and it seemed like just faulty manufacturing. Thinking this was an easy fix, I searched for the part. A new surprise appeared, the part was over $1400. 00. Then I found this site. I will attempt to contact the manufacturer and see if they can resolve this issue. If not, Mitsubishi will never have me as a customer ever again.

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and when the brake pedal was engaged. There was an unusual noise emitting from the front left side of the vehicle intermittently. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that the failure was contributed to the brake booster. The vehicle was previously repaired in 2004 for a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 01v2540001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that when depressing the brake pedal, he noticed a vibration feeling. The vehicle was inspected by the owner and he noticed that the power brake booster accumilator failed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The failure and current mileages were approximately 176,000.

I own a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero ltd. Approx 2 weeks ago noticed random, intermittent chirping noise. Can also feel vibration in brake pedal when chirping. Noise has become more frequent and continual. Took to midas and was told there is a recall #01v254001. Called capitol Mitsubishi,san jose,CA only to be informed that since SUV has 173,000 miles the recall does not apply. Per dealership max miles is 150,000 so the repair will cost me between $500-600. Based on research the hydraulic brake booster wont function when needed.

Brake booster accumulator failure there was a recall in 2001 it was replace now it fail. Mitsubishi refuse to replace.

When I applied the brake there was a buzzer noise under the left dash. So I drove the vehicle to near service shop. And they told me that there were a re call defect part on the brake booter acculator. And tell told me to call Mitsubishi motor. I talked to them and the rep. Said there was not an open recall in the particular model. So I went back to the car repair shop. And they did the repair , they replace the bake booster accumulator. And them after two day I call mitsubushi again saying that I replace the brake booter accumulator . They open a service order, that a technical will next week. I like to know how can you help me resolve this?.

Montero under 50,000 miles. Have to replace compressor, alignment bars for sun roof, and brakes. Cost $2700 with labor. Have owned the vehicle for 4 months. No warranty left. Montero has to be jumped to turn on, bucks with defrost on, no air, no radio, and brakes are bad. Dealer will not help with cost.