2002 Mitsubishi Montero: brake failure

Filed May 1, 2017 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle made a chirping sound. The brakes failed to respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were both made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v254002 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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 Jun 13, 2006 · Brakes · 68,435 miles · AL

This is concerning a 2002 mitsubishi montero limited. My wife and daughter were headed down our driveway when the brakes failed. My wife started pumping the brakes and was finally able to stop the car, but, not before the front end was already out in the road. Had there been a car coming, it would have resulted in a crash. The federal safety agency action number rq06007 and recall number 01v‑254 explain the exact symptoms that my car has; abnormal noise from the left side of the dash when the brakes are applied, and a delayed first time brake boost after the vehicle has been park for a period of time. When I left in the car the next day, I had to pump the brakes several times to get it to stop. Mitsibushi motors, and the dealer, tell me my car is not covered under the recall. Why? It has the exact same symptoms and could have resulted in a crash.

Filed Apr 18, 2006 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · PA

I started my truck, put it in reverse and attempted to apply the brakes. There was a loud grinding sound and no brakes--just a dead pedal. I was able to stop the truck by applying the emergency brake--with only inches to spare before rolling through my garage. I had the truck towed to the dealership--they called to tell me the problem was with the accumulator. I checked on this website to see if their were any recalls--and found one (01v254001) that described the problem exactly. However, the dealership told me that my VIN was not included in this recall, that the replacement was my responsibility, and referred me to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was equally helpful. I wanted to report this to the federal safety agency in case other vehicles in the recall year that aren't included in this recall are notified that this could be a problem. I feel really lucky that my kids (ages 3 1/2 and 6 months) weren't in the truck with me and that nobody was hurt.

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Brakes · 5,535 miles · NY · crash

The consumer experienced the same problem as stated in recall 01v254001. The brake pedal went completely to the floor upon trying to stop. *ak ultimately, the consumer had an accident as a result of the brake failure. The consumer stated he received a recall notice in the mail, however the manufacturer stated the consumers vehicle was not a part of the recall.