2002 Mitsubishi Montero: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 24, 2016 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · IL

While driving on central street in hoffman estates, il the brake light & ABS light came on. Also an alarm sounded. Loss all brakes. We were just going to go on the highway 90. This could of ended up deadly. Upon inspection by pep boys, it was the hydraulic brake booster has failed. The SUV can not be driven until this part is replaced. I have new brakes on the SUV.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the ABS delayed to engage and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS failed. The contact stated that the front driver side axle was replaced. The failure was not corrected. The contact also heard an abnormal noise while driving. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the brake accumulator failed. The manufacturer was advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Brakes · 114,051 miles · NY

Abs yellow light flashing and not power brake.

Filed May 24, 2013 · Brakes · 105,451 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying force to the brakes, shifting into neutral, and applying the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis who informed that the brake booster would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. There was a recall associated with a nhsta campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 105,451....updated 07-10-13 *bf the consumer stated the brakes locked up, because there was no fluid going to the brakes. The repair shop informed the consumer, the ABS booster and hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. Updated 07/16/13

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · CA

The vehicle started making a chirping noise from the front driver's side dash. It was determined the ABS hydraulic pump was failing. On a call to mitsubishi they informed me the extended warranty was expired 9 months ago and would not make any adjustments to cover any of the cost of replacement. There is obviously an issue with this part and mitsubishi fails to have any concern for their customer's safety.

Filed Jan 9, 2013 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH and heard a loud squeaking noise when depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the failure. On one occasion while approaching a traffic stop, the contact applied the brakes but the brakes did not respond. As a result, the contact was involved in a crash. On another occasion, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant as a result of the brakes failing to engage. The contact was not injured in either crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the ABS module pump needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Brakes · 128,999 miles · CA · crash

Loud noise front driver side dashboard chirping and vibrating . When I applied brakes it was like u had no brakes I applied it again n the pedal went all the way down at the same time there was a clicking noise coming from dash board I tried to stop the car after several attempts I was able to pull over hitting the side rail of the freeway . At the moment the ABS lights came in turn the car off once we turned the car back on the brakes seemed to be working just fine but know I'm unable to drive it this is the 5 time this has happened since. I took it in to a shop close to my home the mechanic advised me to call the dealership because there is a recall on the booster accumulation system default I called mitsubishi and no one had helped me.. I have a car that has a default not from wear n tear. But a mistake from mitsubishi I could have killed my self or for that matter some one else please help me find a resolution...

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Brakes · 121,000 miles · IL

My 2002 mitsubishi montero hydraulic accumulator was repaired due to the recall of the part. The hydraulic brake accumulator was recalled because it can result in a leak of nitrogen gas from the accumulator. A couple days ago on my way to work my brakes failed me once again as I was in a school zone full of children and approaching train tracks this time it was because I have a gas leak in my power booster which occurred from the accumulator which was the part that was recalled by mitsubishi. I contacted mitsubishi to be told that it will not be repaired by them even though I could have killed myself or someone's child. Knowing that the same problem will occur with a different part in results of the part that was recalled mitsubishi should have recalled the entire ABS system not just the accumulator could have still happened,and death could have still happened. Now I have to replace my whole entire ABS system and the system itself cost $1500 dollars not including labor. I do not have money like that to repair my vehicle when it was not wear and tare of the vehicle but was caused by their failure ABS system. Nothing have been done to repair my truck.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Brakes · 115,210 miles · FL

When attempting to brake there was a loud noise coming from the left side out of my dashboard. Then all of a sudden my brakes would not work. The ABS light came on as well as the emergency brake light.

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Brakes · OR

On august 13th I noticed a chirping sound coming from the left dash area after the vehicle had not been driven much for a couple of weeks. On august 25th, our mechanic said there was a problem with the ABS system. He contacted mitsubishi and was told there was a recall, arrangements were made for mitsubisihi to fix the problem and be provided free rental car and that it was fully covered under the recall. On august 26th, we were told our vehicle was not covered under the recall, that our car was made 5 months after the recall. The problem was obviously not corrected, because I have the exact recall issue and found multiple complaints filed with the federal safety agency with vehicles with similar VIN #'s and the same issue. My vehicle was manufactured too close to the recall date to rule out that my vehicle also has a faulty ABS accumulator booster. Mitsubishi should also be held accountable for telling us that our vehicle did fall under the recall. We took work off to make arrangements with mitsubishi and then they went back on their verbal guarantee to fix the vehicle and provide a rental car. It is obvious from reading other complaints and talking to other vehicle servicers that this was a serious recall. I have an undriveable vehicle that should be repaired at mitsubishi's expense. My car is only 6 years old and already had the rotors replaced for the 3rd time, I have been told by each mechanic that this is not normal, I have obviously been driving a faulty and unsafe vehicle for several years and this is very disconcerting. Mitsubishi needs to be held accountable for their faulty part and for their verbal promise to fix the vehicle.

Filed Jul 9, 2007 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. While depressing the brake pedal, the contact heard a noise coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The noise was heard while driving 15 MPH and can also be heard when the brakes are not applied. The repair shop stated that the accumulator, which is part of the ABS, needed to be replaced. The federal safety agency campaign id # 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) is related to his failure, however, the dealer stated that his VIN is excluded from the recall. The current mileage is 85,600 and failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2007 · Brakes · 51,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the ABS light remains illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new ABS system. The idle control valve, oxygen sensor, and the electrical switch for the transmission were all replaced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 62,000 and failure mileage was 51,000.