1997 mitsubishi montero sport was taken to dealership for crankshaft pulley bolt recall service. 18 months later, the bolt backed out, causing approx. $1000 in damages, repaired at private mechanic's garage. Happened again 1 month later; same garage repaired under their warranty. Happened again 1 month later; private garage refused to repair again. Took it to manufacturer dealership; paid another approx. $1100 for repairs. Happened again 2 months later; dealership refuses to warranty repair; estimates another $2800 to replace entire crankshaft. Mitsubishi refuses to cover any of the repairs.
1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport engine complaints
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Crankshaft/pulley recall was done in january 2002. Recently vehicle lost powers teering at 45 MPH. Dealer stated crankshaft/ pulley needed to be replaced. Please provide additional information.
Everytime consumer starts up vehicle there is a loud noise due to back pressure in engine. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer several time, but cannot determine cause.*ak consumer has also had AC repaired on three occassions.
While traveling at approximately 65 MPH vehicle starting "thumping and squealing". Consumer stopped vehicle, and had vehicle towed to dealership, who determined that crankshaft/ pulley bolt broke, causing extensive damage to engine. There is a recall 00v311000 dealing with this issue. However, this vehicle has a 4.0 cylinder engine and would not be included in that campaign. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
I am inquiring on whether or not other other montero sport es owners have had the same problem with the bolt snapping and whether mitsubishi is doing another one of its cover ups. Mitsubishi has agreed to paying for the replacement of parts and I have to cover labor. I want to see if I have a case to get them to pay for the total cost.
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