2001 Mitsubishi Montero: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 31, 2012 · Brakes · 250,000 miles · TN

1tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idle in park, she would hear a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised her that the anti-lock brake accumulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there was a manufacturer's recall for the failure however, the recall was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. The current mileage was approximately 260,000. Updated 1/29/13 *cn updated 2/6/2013

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 Jul 20, 2006 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MD

Dt: the contact stated there was hydraulic brake booster accumulator failure with the vehicle. While traveling 2 MPH exiting the drive way, the brakes were depressed however there was no response coupled with a squeaking noise. The brakes continue to make noises when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined there was a recall for vehicles of the same year make and model. The recall number is #sr-01-008 when the dealership was alerted, they determine the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the consumer stated there is a noise coming from the left front wheel. When the brakes were applied there was a metal to metal grinding sound. There was a recall on the brake accumulator, the federal safety agency # 01v254001. The vehicle was repaired prior to ownership under this recall. The recall work has failed. *jb updated 2/7/2006 -

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Body, Suspension · TX

Dt: contact stated everything underneath the vehicle was rusted, and going toward the engine. The vehicle had to be towed to the service station. The inside of the left wheel well cracked, causing the wheel bearing to break, and the driveshaft to slip down, causing the gears to grind in the drivshaft, sensors for the wheel well, and the components of the axle assembly were rusted. When the mechanic was taking the bolts from the inside of the driveshaft to replace it, the bolts disintegrated. Mechanic stated that the manufacturer did not spray the rust corrosion protection on the vehicle. It had not been repaired yet, but the consumer was going to take the vehicle to the service dealer to be serviced. Consumer did contact mitsubishi, but the warranty was not valid overseas. But once the consumer was back in the united states warranty would be valid. The manufacturer told consumer to take the vehicle to a service dealer to have it serviced.

Filed May 11, 2005 · Lights, Suspension · 70,000 miles · NC

Last year in november of 2005, I had to replace the passenger side wheel hub bearing because the bearings inside the hub broke down. Prior to getting it replaced, loud metallic grinding noise was coming from the wheel area. I took the hub bearing apart and found that the bearings were damamged and no sign of grease inside of the hub bearing. Now, on may 5, 2005, I have the same kind of problem and I inspected the hub bearing by taking it apart and discovered the bearings were damage. This LED to my conclusion that it must have been a product defect and not a coincidence. I drive my vehicle from home to work normally and never have abuse the use of the vehicle like taking it offroad for a joy ride. It is a 2001 full size limited mitsubishi montero. Please, someone help me out because it caused me a great deal in time and money to replace the parts.