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 engine complaints
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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.
Vehicle experienced a problem with the crankshaft pulley. This problem is the same as the montero sport which is under re-call. This vehicle does not apply under the re-call because of the VIN# and vehicle identification. Provide further details.
Crankshaft pulley bolt broke while driving at 45 MPH. Pulley came off, causing the vehicle to shut down, and lose power.
The crankshaft pulley bolt has broken 3 times in 2003 while driving. Powersteering is lost and the last time car died while driving.the previos owner fixed it on feb.7, 2003. It broke while my husband was on the freeway may 15th, 2003 and then it broke again sept.4,2003. There is a recall on this bolt for the montero 3.0 l engine and the galant same year. Why no recall on the montero 3.5 l? No fatalities this time.
While driving on the highway and without warning vehicle shut down due to the crankshaft pulley belt falling off.
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.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the crankshaft pulley bolt as stated in recall 00 v 311 001, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
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 at a complete stop, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine. Consumer checked under the hood and notice a oil leak. Consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership, who indicated that the porous head caused the engine leak. Please provide more details. Ts
Crankshaft and sprocket had to be changed because they failed. Mr
While driving all lighst on dashboard came on, and power steering stopped working. This was as a result of crankshaft pulley disconnecting from motor. This happened 3 times. Dealership could not fix problem.
Crankshaft/ pulley bolt separated, causing damage to vehicle. Recall 00v311001 has been issued on similar makes and models; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. 3.5 liter engine. Please provide further information.
Bolt that holds pulley into the crankshaft broke while consumer was driving at 30 MPH. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
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.
Engine pulley came apart, damaging engine. Please provide additional information.
The bolt securing the crankshaft broke prior to recall 00v‑311 while driving up into the mountains and rounding a corner the driver lost control of the vehicle but was able to maneuver it to the side of the road. Nlm
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.
While driving about 20 MPH crankshaft pulley bolt broke, there is a recall for this component, but this vehicle was not affected due to VIN. *ak the consumer points out that the recall should have included this vehiclce because both 3.0 and 3.5 engine block were the same. The consumer wants the situation to be investigated.
Recall 00v311001 notice received. It was a foreign purchased vehicle, and dealership was informing him they had no way to bill carrbean mitsubishi. Please provide any additional informationl.
Bolt of crankshaft has fallen out, causing damage to crankshaft a total of 3 times. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and was told vehicle not included in recall 00v311001 due to VIN although it had same exact defect.
Put in 4.5 quarts of oil into tank that should last 3000 miles. But when checking dip stick at 3000, there was no oil left. Dealer said oil might be leaking in engine valves, and it was normal for at least a quart of oil to be burned up.
The vehicle consumes excessive amounts of oil and the consumer has to keep putting a quart of engine oil every month. Dealership is not able to determine cause, which is how the engine was maunfactured.
When the windows down and stop at a light there is a bad smell in the car child got sick from the fumes . Tt
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