2001 Mitsubishi Montero: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 20, 2022 · Brakes · 145,600 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky. Additionally, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal vibrated and shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS system had failed due a faulty hydraulic pump and accumulator. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 01V254002 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,600.

Filed Aug 17, 2020 · Brakes · 172,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and also while at a stand still, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the anti-lock braking system accumulator failure was coming from the ABS system. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v254002 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Brakes · 228,983 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 30 MPH, the contact's wife heard an abnormal chirping sound and the brakes failed. The sound originated from the under the dashboard. When the contact attempted to brake, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 228,983.

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Brakes · TX

Abs accumulator failure and noise

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The emergency brake was applied in order for the vehicle to stop. The contact also stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Brakes · 130,765 miles · UT

Was going down a hill when I couldn't press my brake pedal because it was too stiff! The ABS and brake light turn and with a constant beeping noise. Thankfully there was a hill going back up so I was able to slow it and pull it off the road fine. Glad it didn't happen at other points of my trip! My brake booster has gone bad and mitsubishi says it's not part of the recall. Seems like they have a lot of problems with this and it's never part of the recall.

Filed Dec 13, 2013 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · OH

Recall on ABS accumulator was performed years ago. Brakes once again failed almost completely with wife and 3 children. Luckily she remembered the parking brake and was able to stop. New accumulator replaced and brakes were again fine for 3 days...complete failure again. Dealer informs us that the entire ABS assembly needs replaced at a total cost and labor of around (between) $2800. And $3600.00. The recalled part (the accumulator) I am finding is a direct result of the entire ABS assembly damage. If the pump tries and continues to try and fill the leaking accumulator the pump fails. As a result the pump and ABS control (brain) module are all in one and the entire assembly needs to be replaced. What recourse do we have? How can we get mitsubishi to replace this defective "complete assembly" the vehicle is now useless as we save our pennies and scrape together what we can to fix a problem that we nor anyone else should have to fix. I see many reports of accidents due to this very problem. Please help!

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Brakes · 149,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that he was traveling 10 MPH when he applied the brakes to avoid a preceding vehicle than abruptly applied their brakes. The brakes failed and the contact crashed into the vehicle. The ABS warning light illuminated immediately after impact. The police were not contacted. There were no injuries associated with the crash. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact stated that he was involved in two additional crashes as a result of failed brakes. The vehicle was not inspected and the contact stated that the ABS accumulator was the cause of the failure, based on his research. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. The current mileage was approximately 152,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Brakes · 153,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the anti-lock warning lamp illuminated and he was unable to engage the brakes. The contact stated that he was able to stop the vehicle by gradually down shifting. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the contact was informed that the ABS system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 153,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Brakes · 129,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that a cycling noise emitted when the brakes were released. In addition, the ABS system failure light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed VIN did not qualify for repairs under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 129,153.

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Brakes · 134,000 miles · CA

I have a 2001 mitsubishi montero and it has about 135k miles, today it had ABS brake warning light came on and continuous beep came, then brakes became too hard and stopped working. I had to use handbrakes to stop the vehicle. It seems like the problem as stated in 2001 recall 01v254001. Please help me to resolve this problem.

Filed Mar 7, 2011 · Brakes · 167,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the brakes would exhibit an abnormal dinging sound and the ABS warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the ABS had disengaged independently but the advised that the vehicle was safe to drive. On a later date, the contact attempted to apply the brakes but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle also exhibited an unusual beeping. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the hydraulic brake booster accumulator but the noise persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The current mileage was 173,660 and the failure mileage was approximately 167,000.