Consumer stated that she had 70,000 miles on vehicle and the engine blew out. When driving the air would blow, then when stopping the air would stop. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and was told that it looked as if the plastic tee in the heater line was busted. Then, she was told that it may the thermostat that was sticking. The next day while driving the vehicle just stopped. Had vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that motor blew out. She had no warning, because the indicator never showed that the vehicle was running hot.
2001 Mitsubishi Montero engine complaints
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At 35000, the trunk door latch mechanism is broken. At 57000 miles check engine light lit, caused by spark plugs or spark plug wires open. Replace all plugs and wires at dealership, cost $300.not covered by warranty. At 77000 miles, check engine light lit, dealership replaced catalytic converter under warranty but I pay for the oxygen sensor plus labor that goes with the catalyst.old parts not available. Car driven about 3 miles home from dealeship after replacing the cat. Converter, the check engine light lit again. Dealership checked and said another oxygen sensor is bad. Total 4 oxygen sensors in the system. Cost $230 to replace one sensor. I could not believe that these sensors will go bad at the same time. Is that a coinsidence or manufacturer parts defects???
Engine noise.
Engine stalls constantly when coming to stops.also, steering wheel locks up when turning in any direction. As a result, consumer was almost in an accident.
When driving for over an hour vehicle stalled without warning. Driver pulled off the road. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer on five separate occasions, but problem still recurred.
Pcm reprogramming for mil on/dtc po125. Incorrect PCM software parameters cause the mil("service engine soon) light to come on and diagnostic trouble code po125 to test to set. To eliminate this condition, reprograming the PCM is needed.after the reprograming the PCM, oxygen sensors on "2001 models only" need to be replaced and not covered by warranty.oxygen sensors need to be replaced to meet new parameters, not because the sensors are bad. Mitsubishi states these modiflcations have been approved as appropriate by epa and carb. Thanks in advance for your help. Robert s duke.
Compressor went out while driving vehicle, still under 50,000 miles. I can't use heat, or air conditioning.
Without warning consumers vehicle will shut off. Ts
While driving the vehicle on the hwy at 65mph suddenly the vehicle dropped the speed from 65 to 30 causing rapid loss of speed, consumer pull off the road, dealer has inspected the vehicle found the radiator is broke, transmission problem as well problem with the engine. As I mentioned there are two recalls #1 the federal safety agency 01-v-254-001 on 7/30/2001 about brake booster #2 the federal safety agency 00-v-123-002 on 03/28/01 about rear view mirror. Please call the manufacturer at 800‑222‑0037 see if your vehicle apply for those recall. Ts
The oil light indicator failed to warn that the oil in the engine was depleted until approx 30 seconds prior to the engine seizing. The rods cracked the engine and broke the head gasket mixing oil and water together. Everything shut down in seconds. No warning whatsoever. Dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-------770762. *ak
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding radiator replacement due to recall notice. Consumer was told by the dealer advisor that the radiator was inspected and if its not leaking on inspection it would not be replaced.
Radiator was broken inside and coolant went into transmission. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated transmission had to be replaced.
The check engine light has illuminated on three occasions, the dealer replaced the purge control valve. Nlm
Consumer was traveling at about 30-40 MPH when tires locked up, and vehicle became undriveable. There was also an engine part that broke off. Has not contacted dealer.
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