1. Brake light came on and has stayed on for a couple of days. Car was checked out and estimated charges for repairs to front brake, including new rotor, would be $1000. I was not aware of the recall for 1997 monteros in regard to brake lines. *ak 2. Service engine soon comes on at random and only goes off when the battery is unhooked and rehooked or replaced.
1997 Mitsubishi Montero brakes problems
14 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
At what mileage
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Mitsubishi Montero brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
- Risk
- Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.
Recall number 98V220000 · Recall details
What 1997 Mitsubishi Montero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake pedal goes to floor. Regular brakes would fail to work whenever pedal is depressed. Took to mechanic, and had master cylinder replaced, and brakes bled. Problem still exists.
I have nothing but problems with the brakes and cd changer on this vehicle, as well as numbrous other problems. Please advise if I have any recourse?
I've had same problems with my brakes twice now. My brakes pulsate at higher speeds. I've had my rotors resurfaced twice.(1) at 34,000 miles & (2) at 58840. The warranty the dealer ship gives me is 3 month or 3000 miles for pulsating, even if I were to buy new rotors. I' ve had to recently replace my right back shoe because it was rubbuing metal on metal but my left side was perfectly fine. They could'nt give me an explanation why. I'm tired of paying $ 500 for the same problem year after year. My antenna was replaced because it broke off, so I had the dealer put a new one in a year ago and now the antenna doesn't go down. My moonroofs cover (interior ) popped off while driving. I somehow managed to put it back in. These are the couple of problems I've encountered. I especially don't feel safe driving this truck when it starts to pulsate. I have a 4 month old baby & I'm always afraid something is going to go wrong.
Front and rear brake rotors are prematurely warping due to excessive hea., dealer cannot identify why overheating occurs. Also, when applying brakes, brake lines leaked fluid, causing vehicle to vibrate and fade, resulting in extended stopping distance prior to/after recall repairs. Please give any further details.
I read in nov. Import service magazine that the rear brake hose will fail if the vehicle is lifted by the frame. If this is correct won't the brake hose fail when the rear wheel drop into a hole in the road? I do not own such a vehicle but am concerned if there report was correct that this will be a problem. They reported that the rear brake hose was too short and the rear axle will need to be tied up before the truck is lifted by the frame. Page 19 in tech. Tips section.
Manufacturer's recall sr-98-005; vehicle was taken in for repair work on brakes, dealer found problem in the brake motor, and wants consumer to pay $570 for additional repairs before the recall problem can be remedied.
Intermittently while driving in wet conditions, the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up, and almost resulting in an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. Vehicle skids during inclement weather when the brakes are applied. In addition to that, there is a loud noise.
Defective brake light comes on and stays on. Upon starting vehicle brake lights automatically come on. Dealer contacted two times, and cannot duplicate the problem.
Questions about the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero brakes
Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Mitsubishi Montero brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V220000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Montero have bad brakes?
The Mitsubishi Montero model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (74 complaints), 2002 (68 complaints) and 1997 (14 complaints).
Other 1997 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Engine 17Electrical 8Suspension 6Airbags 5Body 4Transmission 4Steering 3Visibility 3Seat belts 2Acceleration 1Driver assistance 1Fuel system 1Locks 1Seats 1Tires 1
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