Mitsubishi Montero owners have reported 30 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2004 Mitsubishi Montero limited: hydraulic brake booster is malfunctioning, making a ("gobble-gobble", squirrel-like chirping sound) almost every time the brake pedal is pressed. Hwy driving, without the use of brakes, the frequent "chirping" sounds still occur. Read details...
The contact owns a 1996 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving 40 mph,the power steering failed. The mechanic stated that the front crank shaft pulley bolt detached and caused the pulley to wobble. This failure was encompassed in recall # 00v311000. Read details...
This vehicle while backing from a parking spot separated the inner tie rod from the outter there are no sings of damage or abuse that I could find. The factory replacement parts have an enormous amount of play. We have tried two inner and two outter and the same result. Read details...
Steering column knocks and rattles while driving under 30 mph. Dealer will not address the problem. Taken in 12 times. Read details...
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. Read details...