Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi montero. While driving less than 55 MPH, the power steering failed and the contact almost struck a pedestrian. Upon further investigation, he found that a pulley failed in the crankshaft. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was included in a recall. Due to the age of the vehicle, the contact was informed that he would have had to have the timing belt replaced at some point, which would have also taken care of the recall. Mitsubishi refused to perform the recall repair. The contact was well within the statute of limitations to have his vehicle repaired according to the recall. The federal safety agency campaign id number 00v311001. The current and failure mileages were less than 215,000. Updated 7/9/09 *cn the bolt holding the harmonic balancer pulley on, fell out which allowed the pulley to also fall off. Updated 07/17/09.
1995 Mitsubishi Montero: loss of power steering
10 of the 86 complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 0
Loss of power steering by model year
- 19984
- 19973
- 199510
- 19944
- 19931
- 19912
- 19903
What owners say
The consumer lost steering control and hit a guard rail. *bf the road condition was dry, the consumer wasn't buckled up, and the air bag wasn't inflated. The vehicle was kicked back to the right, overturned and stopped. *sc
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.
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.
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.
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.
While driving about 20mph pitman arm broke, and lost steering control. Had not contacted dealer. *jg
Pulley fell off crankshaft and vehicle lost power steering and almost had an accident. Dealership is aware of problem.
Power steering failed, vehicle lost control, resultin gin an accident.
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Questions about the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
10 of 86 owner complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero (12%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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