Dash Wiring Problems of Mitsubishi Montero

Mitsubishi Montero owners have reported 3 problems related to dash wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mitsubishi Montero based on all problems reported for the Montero.

1 Dash Wiring problem of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 09/01/2003

While sitting in traffic, passenger (wife) moved her window visor, a flame shot out towards her face coming from upper right corner of window visor, where wire for vanity mirror had chaffed over time, due to a plastic covering edge to hide wire. Flame was 4-5 inches long, 1 inch thick and flamed for 6-8 seconds, then large amounts of thick grey smoke came from area. Wire for vanity mirror had chaffed away the wiring cover and was touching the metal rod used to hold up visor. Fuse did not blow. This could have easily caught fire inside my headliner, behind dash, etc.

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2 Dash Wiring problem of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 07/01/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

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3 Dash Wiring problem of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 07/02/1999

Engine check light appears to be malfunctioning. Auto has been serviced for the check engine light/srs light repeatedly. The computer reading states to replace various sensors. Sensors have been replaced and the check engine light continues to come on. Problem is perplexing service mechanics -vehicle owner fearful srs may not function properly. Vehicle in service over 7 weeks.

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