1997 Mitsubishi Montero engine problems

Filed Apr 16, 2011 · Engine · 270,000 miles · VA

1997 mitsubish montero 3.5 liter automatic- crank shaft bolt has come out on 5 separate occasions and has cost over $3000 to have it replaced. The inside of the crankshaft where the bolt goes is completely stripped to the point I now have to replace the engine. This is not an isolated issue as this appears to be an inherent problem with all years of monteros. There should be a recall for this and mitsubishi should cover the cost for there negligence.

Filed Feb 26, 2011 · Engine · MO

Crankshaft pulley pin/bolt gets sheared off. Dash lights come on and vehicle power steering stops working as the pump is not turning because the problem affect the entire pulley system. It also affects the timing gear/belt/harmonic balancer. This is the 3rd time in as many years this has happened. This is the 2nd mechanic who has told me that it's an engine defect because the pin/bolt is too short. There is no warning before it happens. It occurs under normal city driving conditions at low or no speed.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Engine · 156,000 miles · VA

1997 mitsubishi montero crankshaft pulley came loose three times which created no power steering and no charging of the battery purchased new crankshaft pulley but did not help the third time installed a lock washer on the bolt and re torqued to spec last week.

Filed Sep 3, 2008 · Engine · 190,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi montero. When the vehicle was started, the crankshaft pulley detached from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair. The vehicle has not been driven since. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2007 · Engine · 134,990 miles · CA

Started car, noticed 3 random lights illuminated on instrument cluster. Then power steering was intermittent. Then A/C went out and would not cool down. Then power steering failed completely. Car was driven to repair shop nearby, since no local mitsubishi dealer. Mechanic found crankshaft bolt broken that LED to power steering and A/C pulley not working. Incident LED to near loss of control during turning , as power steering would "kick" in at times during cornering and lead to oversteer. Had to change crankshaft bolt, harmonic balancer, timing belt gear, and something else.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Engine · 92,165 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the crankshaft pulley and bolt became disconnected. This occurred twice.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Engine · AK

While driving a loud clanking noise was heard from the front. All electrical lights flashed on the dashboard. Steering column failed to move. Consumer was able to maintain the control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the main bolt to the pulley belt sheared off.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Engine · NJ

Consumer's vehicle had the same problem as stated in recall 00v311002 . The dealer would not repair the vehicle because the vehicle identification number was not included. *ak the crankshaft bolt loosened which resulted in a lost of power steering. *ts *ph

Filed May 28, 2003 · Engine · MD

While driving at low speed and without warning the vehicle shut off.

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Engine · AL

After vehicle crank shaft pulley was impacted and dealership indicated that it was okay. While driving the crank shaft pulley broke. The dealership is refusing to fix the vehicle. Please provide more details ts