2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems, complaints & recalls

2024-08-24 · Unknown Or Other

“on multiple occasions, the horn itself will start blowing without command. after pressing the horn to alert another driver, the horn will then stick again. there are repairs where 3m tape is applied to the horn switch behind the airbag, however it is not a professional repair and looks like it could potentially cause the horn to blow without comm…”

2022-11-24 · Service Brakes

“4 wh drive light flashes no apparent reason no issues makes the anti lock light come on and also the abs light worried cause a prob wit the brakes or something…”

2021-10-16 · Unknown Or Other

“brake lines completely rusted through and i lost all brakes while heading to work, thankfully i was able to pull the emergency brake to slow down and i coasted through a red light blowing my horn so i was not hit. i bought this vehicle brand new with only 3 miles on it and ever since i initially got it , it began to rust. clearly it was not rust tr…”

2018-03-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 187,985 mi

“i drove my family to their doctor app. and when i was parked gasoline was dripping down in front of the drivers rear tire onto the pavement upon inspection i saw gasoline running off of the top of the gas tank i then went and told the parking lot attendant what was happening he then had to blockade that area of the parking lot off. i had call to ge…”

2017-03-29 · Steering · 148,000 mi

“this week i have had two occurrences where the horn just starts blaring and won't stop. once was in the afternoon, and the other was at 5:00 am. my only diy alternatives are to disconnect the battery (obviously can't use the vehicle), or remove the fuse (very unsafe). the vehicle was stationary, no weather problems, temperature was mild (around …”

2016-08-04 · Unknown Or Other · 199,700 mi

“frame is rusting to a point where it's becoming unsafe to drive. while driving the car tends to shift back and forth in the rear. a service representative pointed out the almost rusted through frame near the drivers side rear wheel.…”

2015-01-13 · Steering

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the steering pump pulley when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. …”

2014-10-31 · Structure:body · 113,000 mi

“ lost control of vehicle and proceeded to drive onto shoulder. after checking i noticed the frame had ripped ,broken off. the passenger side frame was completely rotted for 3-4 feet. from the front door to the rear wheel . after inspection of the entire frame the driver side is unaffected which leads me to believe it is poor metal/frame from the …”

2013-11-10 · Suspension · 214,108 mi

“while driving on the highway. i lost control of vehicle and proceeded to drive onto shoulder. after quickly checking tires, etc. i noticed the frame had ripped in half. the driver side frame was completely rotted for 4-5 feet. from the front door to the rear wheel well. after inspection of the entire frame the passenger side is unaffected which lea…”

2012-07-10 · Electrical System · 100,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact stated that while driving, he attempted to sound the horn but it would not function. the vehicle also stalled. the brake warning light, srs air bag warning light, and check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the co…”