Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
Husband had a vehicle wreck, the car would not stop on snow. Contact felt tires were not right for climate. Had tires rotated and pressure checked regularly. Was told by manufacturer that the psi should be 35, but the door sticker indicated 29 psi. Tires did not work well in snow. Also, drivers side seat belt did not retract, and the back seat on passenger's side won't fold forward. Had back seat repaired once.
While driving 65 mph the passenger side rear tire tread separated from the side wall. The cause of the problem has not been determined. When the tire was taken to firestone they determined that the tire had a flat but the consumer stated it was not a flat tire because it exploded.