2001 Mitsubishi Montero: brake failure

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 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 Oct 7, 2011 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · KY

While heading home from work, I got the surprise of my life. I was driving and my brakes went out. Luckily, I was heading home after the rush hour otherwise I would have been in a major accident. I got off the gas and steered the car to an embankment to slow the momentum. The only logical thing to do at this point was to engage my emergency brake. I called the mechanic immediately who advised me not to drive the car and that they will tow it to the shop. Upon inspection, he informed that the brake booster system (hydraulic brake booster system) as been compromised and it seemed like just faulty manufacturing.thinking this was an easy fix, I searched for the part. A new surprise appeared, the part was over $1400.00. Then I found this site. I will attempt to contact the manufacturer and see if they can resolve this issue. If not, mitsubishi will never have me as a customer ever again.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Brakes · 184,000 miles · CA

Our 2001 mitsubishi montero ltd. Experienced a near complete brake failure after the vehicle had been parked overnight. My wife was taking our children to school when the vehicle would not stop at an intersection. To avoid running into traffic, she was forced to throw the vehicle into park because there was less than 10% braking power, even after pumping the brakes several times. There was a strange noise coming from the engine compartment near master cylinder assembly. Local dealer in murrieta, ca told us that the vehicle already had been serviced for hbb accumulator recall, and that the vehicle did not qualify for repairs. Also mileage was over 150k at 184k. We had the accumulator replaced by another certified mitsubishi mechanic which solved the braking problem. 6 months later, we experienced a second brake system failure, also losing about 90% of braking power. This time the brake and ABS lights on the dash came on and a buzzer sounded continually. The problem was initially intermittent, but now the lights and buzzer stay on continually. Took vehicle to the same mechanic who fixed the hbb accumulator and after diagnosing the vehicle he stated that the hydraulic control unit was malfunctioning. The vehicle is currently awaiting repairs. I am writing the complaint due to the fact that the loss of brake power is nearly total and without warning. We avoided serious accidents only by divine providence. It seems that any brake system on a modern vehicle out to allow for some subsystem failures and remain able to stop the vehicle. I have heard of ABS or booster failures on other vehicles, yet they maintain the ability to stop the vehicle, that seems to not be the case with the mitsubishi montero. It also would seem that the manufacturer has had ample opportunity to remedy this situation since 2001 and yet seems unconcerned that their design is so significantly flawed.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Brakes · 128,000 miles · NC

I had a total brake failure of my 2001 mitsubishi montero, found out there is a recall on them, yet mitsubishi will not honor it!.here is recall. My cost to repair it is $1300.00 I think mitsubishi should foot cost! Aug 03, 2001 | recall id# 271 recall reason service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum recall date aug 03, 2001 model affected montero potential units affected 39020 recall summary vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured. Over a period of time, this could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator. Consequence the loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time, which could result in a vehicle crash. Remedy dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification mailing began october 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.

Filed Jul 25, 2010 · Brakes · 100,322 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero xls. While the contact was driving, the brakes failed to respond. All of sudden, ABS and brake lights came on and the brake pedal was very hard to push. The contact took it to the dealer and found the problem was hydraulic brake booster unit. Regarding the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v254001, the manufacturer denied his right to have the recall repairs and said the original recall had been already taken care in 2001. The contact had similar problem in 2008 without knowing any recall issues. The dealer charged for replacing the accumulator.the vehicle seems to have very serious safety-concerned problem and it keeps recurring mileage is slightly over 100,000. Filed complaint on 07/25/2010.

Filed Jun 29, 2010 · Brakes · 58,000 miles · MA

I was driving my vehicle, suddenly my brakes fail. I almost struck a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. My brake pedal was very hard. I had my mechanic check the vehicle. My brakes pads were fine. I later learn from the mitsubishi dealer that I need a ABS hydraulic unit. The repair is very expensive. My car is in good condition only 58,000 miles. Mitsubishi refused to cover the parts. At this moment the car is park. Can't seems to understanding how an ABS unit fail suddenly leaving the car with no brakes. Believed it's a manufacture defect.

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero with 130000 miles. The contact stated that recall 01v254001 is not an adequate fix for the failure. While driving 60 MPH under normal conditions the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and the power brakes failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle with out a crash. The contact had the recall repaired but it failed again. The dealer is aware of this failure and stated that there is not a current solution. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 9, 2009 · Brakes · 166,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero limited. While the contact was driving in reverse, the brakes failed to respond. When he pumped the brake pedal, he heard a squeaking sound. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who determined that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator failed. Regarding the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v254001, the manufacturer denied his right to have the recall repairs performed because the vehicle exceeded the 150,000 mile requirement. The vehicle has not been repaired. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 166,000. Updated 5/18/09 *cn updated 05/20/09.

Filed Apr 15, 2008 · Brakes · 90,564 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the brake pressure canister was defective. The contact's wife was backing out of the driveway and realized that the brakes failed. She had to engage the parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. When she stopped the vehicle, the brakes began to work, but there was a tapping noise under the dashboard. When the contact's wife attempted to pump the brakes repeatedly, the ABS light illuminated and began beeping. He discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the original recall repair had previously been performed on the vehicle. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 90,564.

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Brakes · 71,864 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated there was a noise coming from the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who gave the contact recall information. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 01v254001, regarding service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Brakes · MA

The 2001 montero xls experienced 7 instances of brake failures. *bf most of the brake failures have occurred at low speeds. *sc