Crankshaft pulley bolt broke off inside the crank shaft. Pulley began wobbling and shredding the belts causing loss of power steering at highway speeds. Vehicle towed 130 miles back to dealer location. Told by dealer the defective bolt was due to recent head gasket work and had nothing to do with the multiple reports of this bolt failing or the safety recall that had been issued.
1995 Mitsubishi Montero: sudden loss of power
8 of the 86 complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
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What owners say
While driving at 40 MPH vehicle lost power steering. Vehicle veered off of the road onto a grassy area. The vehicle nearly collided with other vehicles coming towards it. A mechanic examined the vehicle, and found that the crank shaft pulley was defective.
While driving 50 MPH vehicle lost power steering . Consumer had no control over vehicle. After coming to a stop consumer noticed that pulley fell off. Dealer determined that crankshaft pulley bolt detached, causing $900.00 damage to vehicle. Manufacturer stated this vehicle was not affected by the crank shaft pulley bolt recall due to VIN.
While traveling about 40mph on the highway and without prior warning.the pulley came off, causing the vehicle to shut down and lose all power.
Crankshaft pulley bolt and collateral damages have needed to be repaired 3 times within eighteen months, loss of power steering while driving and no notification of recall 00v311001.
Vehicle was running rough at 50-60 MPH, then lost all power. All lights on dash came on, vehicle towed to repairshop. Mechanic determined crankshaft pulley bolt had broken.
While driving, consumer heard a strange knocking noise from engine, the noise continued for a few more minutes and then all of a sudden a very loud explosive noise erupted from the engine and a sudden loss of power ensued, this was then followed by a violent shaking and steam coming from the vehicle, consumer was able to pull over on the freeway, vehicle was towed in to be inspected and it was determined that the entire engine needed to be replaced because the connecting rod broke and it punctured a hole through the block, no one could really explain to the consumer what caused this but was told maybe it was due to lack of oil in which consumer totally disagreed, consumer states none of the panels lights came on to alert her of any possibile problems, however consumer did pay for the necessary repairs but wonders if this is a design flaw in a vehicle that is barely five years old.
Pulley fell off crankshaft and vehicle lost power steering and almost had an accident. Dealership is aware of problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- Subject regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement
- Technical information regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement
- This advance technical information notice states that mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc
- Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc
- Procedure for replacing the water passage gaskets on various vehicles
- New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
- Risk
- The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V311001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
8 of 86 owner complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero (9%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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