2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport brakes problems

11 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 155,500. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 20%
typical mileage: 155,500
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1
Foundation components
1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Mitsubishi Montero Sport brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Brake booster accumulator failureOpened May 24, 2006, closed October 12, 2006

In october 2001, mitsubishi notified the agency that it would conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 01v‑254) to remedy a defect condition that could result in a leak of pressurized nitrogen gas from the hydraulic brake booster accumulator in approximately 39,000 model years (my) 2001-2002 mitsubishi montero vehicles produced from december 12, 1999 through june 20, 2001. According to mitsubishi, the accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been manufactured improperly, which over a period of time may result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator. The loss of this gas pressure may result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time.during rq06-007, mitsubishi indicated that the decision to conduct recall 01v‑254 was based on projected failure rates of 36.5% within 2-years of service and 100% in the first 4-years of service. The office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq06-007 based on six complaints of hydraulic brake booster accumulator failure in the approximately 23,335 my 2002 montero vehicles that were built after the vehicles recalled in 01v‑254.one of the complaints alleged that the failure resulted in a crash.during the investigation, odi identified 20 consumer complaints and 58 warranty claims related to brake booster accumulator failure in the subject vehicles, resulting in a complaint rate of approximately 85 per 100,000 vehicles and a warranty claim rate of 0.25%.mitsubishi?s projected accumulator failure rates at 2- and 4-years in service for the subject vehicles were 0.5% and 1.3% respectively and odi?s analyses produced similar results.odi?s investigation found that the incidents of increased brake pedal effort typically occurred within the first few seconds after the engine was started and were accompanied by noise associated with the accumulator charging.odi?s investigation of the crash incident concluded that it could not be attributed to the alleged defect condition.odi also collected and analyzed data for post-remedy accumulator failures in vehicles that had the 01v‑254 repairs completed.mitsubishi provided data during the investigation that indicated 95% of the recalled vehicles had received the recall remedy.for these vehicles, there were 14 complaints and 249 warranty claims identified, resulting in a complaint rate of 28 per 100,000 vehicles and a warranty claim rate of 0.64%.analysis of these failures showed a declining trend with increasing vehicle age, with almost half of the warranty claims occurring within the first 12-months after receiving the recall remedy. Due to the low failure rates, absence of related crashes, and no indication of increasing failure trends in either the subject vehicles or post-repair recall population this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.

RQ06007

What 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 9, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 140,000 miles · MN

The hood flew up when safety latch failed to hold it,, plus brake line troubles as well as gas tank fill pipe all rusted out,, hood was on highway at about 30mph an wrapped arround windshield,,

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · Brakes · 155,500 miles · HI

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.

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · TN

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

Filed Apr 15, 2010 · Brakes · 182,071 miles · LA

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.

Filed Nov 21, 2006 · Brakes · MN

Retaining bolts on the driver's side front brake caliper fell out. When brakes were applied at highway speed, the caliper rotated and struck the inside of the wheel. The wheel cracked, causing the front tire to go flat. This is the second time since I have owned the vehicle that the brake caliper retaining hardware has failed on this caliper. The first time occurred when I was backing the vehicle out of my garage and there was no damage.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · TX

At all times emergency parking brake light stays on. The dealer claims that although the light is on emergency brakes are working.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 17,000 miles · TX

+brake pads must be changed because of premature wear. Mileage: 17,000.if the truck is stopped, and you press the accelerator, you feel like it would stall, but it keeps going.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Brakes · GA · crash · 2 injuries

The front brake lines failed upon frontal impact. I am a police officer/accident investigator and I investigated an accident involving a 2002 mitsubishi montero sport. The driver of the montero impacted the rear of a vehicle ahead of her. The impact damaged the left front of the montero enough to deploy the air bags, but not enough to prevent the wheel from rolling. The impact also caused the left front brake line to break. The line broke at the point where the flexible rubber part of the line connects to the metal fitting that is attached to the inner fender well. After the impact, the brakes would not allow the driver to bring the vehicle to a stop and the vehicle then went out of control and impacted a utility pole. The second impact was on the right front of the montero and in a similar manner the right front brake line broke. I am still investigating, but it appears the brake lines would not have been damaged if the attachment point of the brake line was on the vehicle frame and not on the inner fender well. It seems when the fender well was bent in the collision that is what put stress on the rubber line and caused it to tear away leaving the vehicle without braking and preventing the driver from bringing it safely to rest.

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Brakes · MD · crash

While driving 45mph and without warning, applied brakes; however, brakes were inoperable, resulting in an accident. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer and mechanic indicated problem was the master cylinder, which could cause another accident.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Brakes · TX

When applying brakes at 30 MPH consumer heard a clicking sound. Vehicle veered to left, and there was no braking action. Dealer refused to examine vehicle.

Questions about the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport brakes

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 20% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 155,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mitsubishi Montero Sport have bad brakes?

The Mitsubishi Montero Sport model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (17 complaints), 2000 (16 complaints) and 2002 (11 complaints).