Mitsubishi Montero owners have reported 89 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the contact heard a strange noise as the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact also mentioned that a series of warning lights illuminated. Read details...
1997 mitsubish Montero 3. 5 liter automatic- crank shaft bolt has come out on 5 seperate occasions and has cost over $3000 to have it replaced. The inside of the crankshaft where the bolt goes is completely stripped to the point I now have to replace the engine. Read details...
The vehicle was taken to southside Mitsubishi in orlando and because a mechanic named bob who's been there for over 20 years says it's the original but it's not the original bolt they don't want to honor the recall I argued with them multiple times. . Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer for routine maintenance. Months later, he took the vehicle to a different repair shop for an oil change and was advised that the former dealer did not reinstall the heat cover. Read details...
Consumer was traveling at about 30-40 mph when tires locked up, and vehicle became undriveable. There was also an engine part that broke off. Has not contacted dealer. Read details...