I turned my AC on and smelled something burning and my car battery light and brake light as well as my at light came on and then my radio, AC,dome light and moon roof wont close I took my car to the dealer and they wanted 400$ just to diagnose the problem and that doesn't include fixing it I took it to pepboys and they told me I could of had fire with a bad malfunction.
Mitsubishi Montero Sport fire or smoke problems
10 of the 348 owner complaints about the Mitsubishi Montero Sport describe fire, smoke or burning smell, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical mileage
- 116,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
- 20031
- 20012
- 20002
- 19993
- 19981
- 19971
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl*the contact owned a 1997 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact started the vehicle so it could warm up before driving and went back into the house. While in the house, she heard a loud boom similar to an explosion. She found the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. The police and fire departments were called to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and the insurance company towed the vehicle to the salvage yard. The side of the contact's residence sustained property damage. In july of 2008, the contact smelled something burning when she activated the headlights. The headlights caught fire and melted. The dealer stated that due to a short on the connector wire, the air bag connector wire was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 116,000. Updated 02/24/09. *lj updated 02/24/09.
On my way to a funeral, my trucks transmission stalled on the road. When this started my vehicle started to overheat. When I finally was able to get on the shoulder of the highway my truck was on fire under the hood. I had my car towed to the dealer in richmond, va. Right now my truck is still at the dealer awaiting my approval for more repairs to be done. Right now my repair bill is at a cost of 2,013.29 and they are now telling me that I need to have my transmission rebuilt.
The driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and the vehicle was towed to a body shop for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time.
The consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle caught on fire.the fire department extinguished the fire and the vehicle was towed to a body shop. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.
While driven at 85 MPH vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Prior the incident dealership provide a general tune up. The insurance company indicated to consumer this vehicle had recall on transmission, and that was the problem.
The owner smelled gasoline fuel when operating vehicle and starting it one last time, the engine compartment burst into flames. This loss was investigated by superior investigations 800‑779‑2858. The fuel rail pressure valve was loose, and caused fuel to leak and start a fire.
My montero has had significant problems from day one with repeated/numerous visits to several mitsubishi dealerships in my area. I have had all of the same complaints I have read from other owners and am very disappointed that I bought this sport utility and have spent thousands of dollars to repair. The montero has had pull to the right as described, a vibration when driving at any speeds, and a horrible performance of braking that has almost caused several accidents that could have resulted in my life and my daughters and countless other families. I have a lifetime purchase plan for alignments which are performed on a bi-weekly basis and I have also gone through 4 sets of brakes. I have also experienced my montero to just die, completely shut off in the middle of traffic- dangerous!! Then after about 10 minutes and everyone honking and cursing me out it starts after I restart it. Also, with this comes a fire burning smell that I have been told by various mechanics that I have an oil leak in my engine. I have since taken the montero back and the dealership has repaired a melted gasket in the engine. I have also replaced all my belts and sparkplugs. The sunroof has had it's share of problems of leaking uncontrolallably when it rains and here in florida it has been better to stand in the rain than in my SUV. Now my front reading lights under my rear mirror is leaking buckets of water and the dealership wants to charge me over $500.00 for a new sunroof after I paid over invoice for this luxury! All of my brake lights in the rear have blown out numerous times to have to replace. This SUV ia the million dollar money pit mistake and do not reccommend anyone to buy! I'm so glad that I am not going crazy and that others have experienced the same and hope to not ever experience my airbags not deploying in an a accident! Mitsubishi will have a huge law suit!!
While driving right wheel well caught on fire without warning. Vehicle was totaled.
While driving 50-55 MPH noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled over, opened the hood, and saw the transmission on fire. Fire quickly spread to engine. $ amount of damage unknown at this time.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mitsubishi Montero Sport fire or smoke
Which Mitsubishi Montero Sport years have fire, smoke or burning smell problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (3 complaints), 2000 (2 complaints) and 2001 (2 complaints).
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