general problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport based on all problems reported for the 2002 Montero Sport.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2017

My mechanic said that the hydraulic brake booster has been manufactured improperly which resulted in leakage of the pressurized nitrgen gas from inside the accumulator. The loss of this gas pressure resulted in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied and can delay first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time and should be on the safety recall list no. Sr-01-008revii. He said this bulletin supercedes sr-01-008revi. He said that Mitsubishi should replace the old hydraulic brake booster accumulator with the new model. Affected vehicles are 2001-2002 Mitsubishi models produced before 6/20/01. I don't know the exact date my car was produced but this is the problem for sure. I took it to a second mechanic and he agreed. The car does not stop properly and I am very afraid to drive it.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2016

My Mitsubishi montero limited started making a strange noise from under the dash while driving. One day while driving when I applied the brake the pedal went all the way to the floor. I did some research and found a recall for the brake hydraulic booster for this vehicle but my VIN number is not showing a recall. When I contacted Mitsubishi all they would say is it's not covered under the recall. I don't understand.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2010

I have had several times to take my car to a service center to have my brakes checked and/or replaced. I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport lx that have given me discomfort when having to stop when traveling at speed above 45 mph. I have been told that the number of time I have replace my brakes are not normal. I have also been told to do a complete brake overhaul which caused me to get 2nd and 3rd opinions which is costly as well. I feel that Mitsubishi should be checked on this model and year for issues related to and not related to crashes over the past 6 years.




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