Mitsubishi Montero owners have reported 50 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that the horn sounded independently. The contact stated that the battery had to be disabled to stop the horn from sounding. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Read details...
I got brakes changed on my Montero twice in 3 years happen again while driving brake fail pads came out of caliper brakes keeps going bad after 1. 5 to two years did calipers change as well same thing calipers will get stuck and pads will come out they have a recall on 1997 1998 models for brakes Read details...
In early 2003 I purchased a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero full SUV. In April 2003 my girl friend was driving the car one day , when it just broke down on her . Hen she turned the key to start the car you could hear the engine, but the car would not start. Read details...
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. Read details...
Upon starting car, the battery exploded spewing acid all over the engine and hood and causing several dents on both the inside and outside of the hood. This resulting in a total electrical system failure as well as loss of functionability of the vehicle. Read details...