Service Brakes Problems of Mitsubishi Montero - part 1

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky. Additionally, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal would vibrate and the vehicle would shudder. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs system had failed due a faulty hydraulic pump and accumulator. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 01v254002 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,600.

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I was driving down the highway, without any prior indication the brake light, and break alarm came on and my breaks went out. All at the same.

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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. Under medium to heavy braking, the vehicle shudders and shakes. This specific sound is made in all gear selections and even when the car's battery is on/engine off. Upon inspection of the hydraulic brake booster under the hood, the unit shakes when the chirp sound is made. Duration of the sound lasts around one second and it happens frequently (5-10 times per minute).

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Tl the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and also while at a stand still, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the anti-lock braking system accumulator failure was coming from the abs system. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 01v254002 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving 5 mph, an abnormal screeching noise was heard when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that a loud grinding sound emitted from the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed while reversing from a parking space. In addition, while driving at various speeds, a squealing sound was heard coming from the hood of the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving 5 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise was heard from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster vacuum accumulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

A siren sound came on. My husband proceeded to get of the road. In his attempt, the brakes became very hard to press. The vehicle continued to roll as the brakes were being applied. He the pull the emergency brakes to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Aaa was called to tow the vehicle to a auto shop. After a thorough check, the owner (master mechanic) disassemble the braking system to check if the booster had failed, he stated the vehicle did not have a booster. I picked the vehicle up on Friday, may 7 around 4:00pm. After traveling approximately 1 mile, the siren noise came back on. We are awaiting to have the truck towed again on Monday.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. While the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, it was discovered that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator module assembly was defective. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was rock hard, which made it difficult to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number 01v254001: (service brakes); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that the brake booster is making an abnormal noise upon start up of the vehicle and there is a leak of nitrogen gas. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,895. Ad.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 203,730. Oo.

The hydraulic brake booster, manufactured by aisin, failed due to a worn out pump motor. This is a brushed motor with no service interval so much as mentioned in either the owners manual or the factory service manual. Moreover, you can not purchase brushes for the motor from the dealer or anyone else. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the air needed to be released from the brakes. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Power string pump failed. Rear brakes locked.

On July 8, 2014 I noticed that when I applied the brake pedal, I would hear a noise from the left side of my truck. I wasn't sure what it was and I asked a few friends to look at it. One indicated that it had to do with the brake assist and found under the hood where the noise was coming from. After that I did some research on the item and found through safecar. Gov that this vehicle was apart of a recall from 2001 for the accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster. I am not the original owner of the vehicle and proceeded it to go the local dealer to have them fix this. I was told that the car had been fixed under the recall back in Nov 2001 and due to this they refuse to fix the item. I filed a complaint direct with Mitsubishi (1246177365). This is obviously a known safety hazard and the Mitsubishi refused to fix a problem they know exists. How do I know if the part they replaced isn't also faulty. The recall report indicated that over a period of time, it could result is leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator and could result in a crash. When I asked the cost to repair the item I was advised it would be $2,000. This is simply insane. They know they have a problem so now Mitsubishi raises the prices on the item so they can recoup the costs of the recall.

Driving truck when I first hear noise when I was I was pressing on the brakes a week and a half earlier. I took to repairs shop and told them I was hearing beeping noise, they told me I needed new brakes , which they did, and they would reset the computer and I would not hear the noise that day or in a view days. Then I found out I did not need the brakes right a that time, only one shoe pad was a little wore. I took it back and then they told me it was the brake system and they would try to get parts from friends that work at the dealer and would call me back, he did not. Took it to pep boys told me to take it to the dealer which I did because they didn't have the tools and it was the only one could do it, because I told them I was hearing beeping noise on left side of truck. Called the dealer and took to them and they said them the same thing, need new braking system. Ask if there was a recall they said no. Charged $2200. 00.

I was driving, started hearing oozing sound then I applied brakes, very hard and won't go down. Then I pulled over the side curb and the curb stopped the card.

I bought this truck in April then I was driving on the express way and when I applied the brakes to start slowing down the brakes locked on the vehicle almost causing and accident. I have tried to fix them and still having the same problem, them I found out there is a recall on the brakes. The dealers refuse to fix it. What should I do and what are the laws on recalls.

When I step on the break pedal I hear a buzzing sound coming from the front compartment of the vehicle. The break is not functional since it is hard and stays up while I depress with my foot. While driving or when the engine is running I hear this sound periodical and a steady sound with the anti lock/ break light on.

The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while applying the brakes, a clicking sound was heard as smoke was emitted from the driver's side. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the braking system was vibrating. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local mechanic. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the recall was closed. The failure mileage was 140,000.

My hydraulic brake stop working I have to use the emergency brake the repair is 2500 my car is a 2003 with 90000 mile.

I bought this truck from a used car dealer in April of this year 2013, 2 months later I started to hear a chirping noise coming from the engine from the left side when I applied the brakes. Then 3 weeks later as I exited the ramp to go home and stepped on the pedal to brake the four wheels locked on me causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop after going on the ramp for aprox 50 mph . Two cars behind me almost crashed in to me luckily avoided me of course they were upset because they thought I had intentionally did it. I had the truck towed home and have tried numerous times to repair it and the braking system still does not work. It still makes that same noise and locks up. I have not used the vehicle for two months because this problem, after doing some research on how I could fix the problem I came to find out there is a recall on the braking system of this vehicle. I have read the laws and info on the website and called the dealer numerous times so they can fix this manufactures defect and the Mitsubishi corp office and they are not willing to help. The dealer told me they have not fixed the issue on my truck when they checked the modrl number and the corp offices told me the first time that they had and then that they did not. If they did then it would be a lemon. I think the dealer sold me the truck knowing about the issue. My question is what can I do and were can I get help.

I was driving the vehicle on a main road at approximately 45 mph when suddenly I found I could not brake whatsoever using my pedal I was able to slow down and park the vehicle using solely the emergency brake. Upon closer inspection by my mechanic I learned the abs pump had gone bad and that my brakes awd system and anti lock brakes system were also rendered unsuable due to the abs hydraulic assembly being faulty.

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I was driving home from work and notice my truck had died while slowing to make a right turn at a light. . Noticed the brake and battery light came on. . . I restarted the car then tried to make a quick left on my street and couldn't steer my car. . . I had to use all my strength to turn the steering wheel. . . Had to make a hard turn because on coming traffic was coming and I couldn't speed up or really brake. . . Luckily I made the turn coasted a bit heard a loud clacking under my hood coasted to side of road where I wouldn't be in middle of road. . . I lost all power steering. . . Tried to crank it wouldn't start. . . Looked up under hood didn't see anything. . . Called my stepdad and mom we tried to give it a boost with cables didn't work. . . So looked under the car where the trap is noticed a fairly large bolt sheared in half and what I found out later to be the harmonic balancer and belt to it. . . Pulled all this out from atop hood. . . Had it towed to a mechanic and they said the crankshaft pulley bolt had broke and part of it was still in the crankshaft said pray I can get this bolt out if not you have to replace the whole motor. . .

The vehicle started making a chirping noise from the front driver's side dash. It was determined the abs hydrolic pump was failing. On a call to Mitsubishi they informed me the extended warranty was expired 9 months ago and would not make any adjustments to cover any of the cost of replacement. There is obviously an issue with this part and Mitsubishi fails to have any concern for their customer's safety.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle failed to slow down. The vehicle came to a stop after continuous force was applied to the brakes and shifting into the neutral position in combination to the emergency brake engagement. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis who informed that the brake booster would need to be replaced. The vehcile had not been repaired. There was a recall associated with a nhsta campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic); however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 105,451. Js.

I'm driving downhill when my brakes start acting up. It was so hard and no power brakes , I needed to use the hand brakes to make sure I wasn't going hit the car in front of me. Took to the dealer cost a couple hundred bucks for diagnostic and they said my power brake booster needed to be replaced. I cant afford to have it fix right away it cost few thousand bucks for the new one and I don't want put a used one because I'm not sure if its going to last. How come Mitsubishi motors can't help us for this they know these parts are not going to last. That's why they changed it and put a different one on their 2003 and up models.

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the anti-lock warning lamp illuminated and he was unable to engage the brakes. The contact stated that he was able to stop the vehicle by gradually down shifting. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the contact was informed that the abs system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 153,000.

While heading home from work, I got the surprise of my life. I was driving and my brakes went out. Luckily, I was heading home after the rush hour otherwise I would have been in a major accident. I got off the gas and steered the car to an embankment to slow the momentum. The only logical thing to do at this point was to engage my emergency brake. I called the mechanic immediately who advised me not to drive the car and that they will tow it to the shop. Upon inspection, he informed that the brake booster system (hydraulic brake booster system) as been compromised and it seemed like just faulty manufacturing. Thinking this was an easy fix, I searched for the part. A new surprise appeared, the part was over $1400. 00. Then I found this site. I will attempt to contact the manufacturer and see if they can resolve this issue. If not, Mitsubishi will never have me as a customer ever again.

My Montero was making a chirping noise. I called Mitsubishi and two dealerds at san antonio texas to find out more about the issue. They told me my VIN did not have any recalls or safety recalls at the time. Later after the system failing I conducted research on the www and found the hydraulic brake booster accumulator was the one leaking nitrogen gas a causing the fault and the noise. I called Mitsubishi again with info but I was told that my vehicle eventhough it was showing the signs and symptoms of a bad hydraulic brake booster accumulator my vehicle's VIN was not listed on the recall list. So they were not going to honor the safety recall for my mitsibishi Montero. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and when the brake pedal was engaged. There was an unusual noise emitting from the front left side of the vehicle intermittently. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that the failure was contributed to the brake booster. The vehicle was previously repaired in 2004 for a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 01v2540001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. While the driver was traveling approximately 40 mph and was applying pressure to the brake pedal, the brakes did not respond. There was a light blinking on the instrument panel and an alarm went off. The contact stated the emergency brake was pulled in order for the vehicle to come to come to a stop. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that when depressing the brake pedal, he noticed a vibration feeling. The vehicle was inspected by the owner and he noticed that the power brake booster accumilator failed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The failure and current mileages were approximately 176,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving approximately 60 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake pedal was hard to depress. The emergency brake had to be activated in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the driver side of the instrument panel when the brakes were applied. The dealer stated that the hydraulic booster system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously remedied according to NHTSA campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.