Front Suspension Problems of Mitsubishi Montero

Mitsubishi Montero owners have reported 19 problems related to front suspension (under the suspension 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 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 08/30/2001

Highw speed of40mph vehicle shifted with heavy wheel vibration vehicle was unstabled and reported this complaint to the factory. When makin a turn if there was a crack or pot hole in the street the vehicle had a tendency to shift off the wheels leaning to left. If it rains the vehicle would slide to the left.

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2 Front Suspension problem of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 07/10/2000

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 ).

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3 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 07/27/1999

Front suspension out of alignment causing vibration and tire wear. Mjs.

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4 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 07/07/1999

Vehicle vibrates at 55-65 mph. Yh.

5 Front Suspension problem of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

I am scared. At 50-70mph the vibration from the front tires up through the steering wheel is dangerous, borders on losing control. Research on internet: this is a highly common problem for Montero sport owners. Please advise. ( dot number: ).

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6 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 06/20/1999

Whenever brakes are applied, vehicle would slide or skid. Intermittent problem. Took to dealer & informed brakes are sticking. Would have odors/fumes coming inside vehicle. Also, some squeaking coming from front end.

7 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 04/01/1999

Problems with tires wearing bad chop wearing on outside and in the middle, front end slanted inward I believe causing tires to wear badly also bad vibration coming from front end as well taken to dealer several times still not corrected they say tires are bad I replaced tires at 18,700 miles still doing same thing noththing has changed car is still at dealer for repair. Automatic transmission at a cold start seems like it does not to go has trouble shifting and very high rpms at 35 mph taken to drealer several times for service on this they say it is normal for the Montero sport. Front end feels lo0se when driving on rough terrain feels like bottom is going to fall out. Sometimes the brakes feel like they don't want to work when applied quikly. ( dot number: tire size: p265/70r15 ).

8 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 11/16/1998

I was in an accident six weeks after I purchased my Montero. Stuart Lincoln-Mercury, who is an authorized dealer, repaired my Montero. My front end was supposed to be aligned. At 6400 miles, I had my tires rotated, and I saw that the tires on the passanger side were wearing as if they were out of alignment. I took my Montero back to the shop to have it checked. I was told they aligned my front end while my vehicle was being repaired for the accident. I was told that mitisubishi uses cheap tires, and that is normal wear. I aso had tire kingdom, (a certified yokohama representitive) evaluate my tires. They said the front end must be out of alignment. Again, I went back to Mitsubishi, and again, I was told that there was nothing wrong with my alignment. I'm afraid, if this is true, I will have to be replacing my tires every 6400 to 10,000 miles. I was also told that they have seen this happen on these Monteros. I believe, if my tires are going to wear like this, there has to be a more serious problem with my vehicle. Please help me! ( dot number: fbefm43287 tire size: 265/70r15 ).

9 Front Suspension problem of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 09/17/1998

Vehicle lost control in the front suspension area while driving resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during impact. Mjs (attorney for consumer).

10 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 03/01/1998

Constant vibration at 50 and over, heavy shaking, steering wheel must ne held by 2 hands.

11 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 02/28/1998

From the outset, I have experienced constant, continued vibration from the front end of this vehicle, the dealer has balanced the wheels but refuses to try changing the wheels themselves. . . This is a safety issue as the vibration is rapidly and excessively wearing the front tires, and the vibration is worst between 50-60 miles per hour, a different dealer admitted to wife that the company knows of the wheel/suspension defect but will not handle the matter- help please!.

12 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 02/23/1998

Front end vibrates when driving at 65mph. Dealer contacted five times,. Stated normal driving condition, problem cannot be duplicated, problem still exists. Provide further information.

13 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero

Failure Date: 11/01/1997

Vehicle shakes while driving.

14 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero

No summary( dot number: tire size: 265/70-15 ).

15 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero

No summary listed for above vehicle.

16 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Front end has alot of noise coming from it, and jerks the steering wheel from right to left when hitting bumps. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and said it was normal.

17 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero

Vehicle always drifts to the right at any speed. Mjs.

18 Front Suspension problem of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero

While driving from 35 mph and up there is vibration coming from the front end. Vehicle has been taken back to the dealership seven times in the last ten months for this problem. Dealership has not been able to correct or figure out what was causing the problem. Please provide any further information.

19 Front Suspension problem of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero

While driving 45mph or faster the front end begins to vibrate very hard. Dealer has not been contacted.



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