Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. While the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, it was discovered that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator module assembly was defective. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was rock hard, which made it difficult to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number 01v254001: (service brakes); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
2002 Mitsubishi Montero brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. When the brake pedal was applied, the contact heard a loud noise under the front driver side hood. The dealer stated that the accumulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Abs yellow light flashing and not power brake.
Driving truck when I first hear noise when I was I was pressing on the brakes a week and a half earlier. I took to repairs shop and told them I was hearing beeping noise, they told me I needed new brakes , which they did, and they would reset the computer and I would not hear the noise that day or in a view days. Then I found out I did not need the brakes right a that time, only one shoe pad was a little wore. I took it back and then they told me it was the brake system and they would try to get parts from friends that work at the dealer and would call me back, he did not. Took it to pep boys told me to take it to the dealer which I did because they didn't have the tools and it was the only one could do it, because I told them I was hearing beeping noise on left side of truck. Called the dealer and took to them and they said them the same thing, need new braking system. Ask if there was a recall they said no. Charged $2200.00.
I bought this truck in april then I was driving on the express way and when I applied the brakes to start slowing down the brakes locked on the vehicle almost causing and accident. I have tried to fix them and still having the same problem, them I found out there is a recall on the brakes. The dealers refuse to fix it. What should I do and what are the laws on recalls.
I bought this truck from a used car dealer in april of this year 2013, 2 months later I started to hear a chirping noise coming from the engine from the left side when I applied the brakes. Then 3 weeks later as I exited the ramp to go home and stepped on the pedal to brake the four wheels locked on me causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop after going on the ramp for aprox 50 MPH . Two cars behind me almost crashed in to me luckily avoided me of course they were upset because they thought I had intentionally did it. I had the truck towed home and have tried numerous times to repair it and the braking system still does not work. It still makes that same noise and locks up. I have not used the vehicle for two months because this problem, after doing some research on how I could fix the problem I came to find out there is a recall on the braking system of this vehicle. I have read the laws and info on the website and called the dealer numerous times so they can fix this manufactures defect and the mitsubishi corp office and they are not willing to help. The dealer told me they have not fixed the issue on my truck when they checked the modrl number and the corp offices told me the first time that they had and then that they did not. If they did then it would be a lemon. I think the dealer sold me the truck knowing about the issue. My question is what can I do and were can I get help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while applying the brakes, a clicking sound was heard as smoke was emitted from the driver's side. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the braking system was vibrating. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local mechanic. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the recall was closed. The failure mileage was 140,000.
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
I was driving home from work and notice my truck had died while slowing to make a right turn at a light..noticed the brake and battery light came on...I restarted the car then tried to make a quick left on my street and couldn't steer my car...I had to use all my strength to turn the steering wheel...had to make a hard turn because on coming traffic was coming and I couldn't speed up or really brake...luckily I made the turn coasted a bit heard a loud clacking under my hood coasted to side of road where I wouldn't be in middle of road...I lost all power steering...tried to crank it wouldn't start...looked up under hood didn't see anything...called my stepdad and mom we tried to give it a boost with cables didn't work...so looked under the car where the trap is noticed a fairly large bolt sheared in half and what I found out later to be the harmonic balancer and belt to it...pulled all this out from atop hood...had it towed to a mechanic and they said the crankshaft pulley bolt had broke and part of it was still in the crankshaft said pray I can get this bolt out if not you have to replace the whole motor...
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.
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.
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...
My montero was making a chirping noise. I called mitsubishi and two dealerds at san antonio texas to find out more about the issue. They told me my VIN did not have any recalls or safety recalls at the time. Later after the system failing I conducted research on the www and found the hydraulic brake booster accumulator was the one leaking nitrogen gas a causing the fault and the noise. I called mitsubishi again with info but I was told that my vehicle eventhough it was showing the signs and symptoms of a bad hydraulic brake booster accumulator my vehicle's VIN was not listed on the recall list. So they were not going to honor the safety recall for my mitsibishi montero. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated when the brakes were applied, they made a squeaking noise, the steering column would vibrate and the anti lock brake warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer advised the contact of the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum), but the VIN was not a part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was 121,030.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing fuel pressure abnormally and the vehicle exhibited an unusual, indescribable noise. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator would need to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000 and the current mileage was approximately 153,000.
I also own a 2002 mitsubishi montero ltd. I have owned it for 6 years and have had to replace the brakes 6 times. I drive up and down the southern ca mountains, and have experienced the same same shaking a shimming as I have heard other owners express. The brakes continually wear with black "dust" around the wheels, and make the grinding and groaning sounds as well. I have not attempted to contact mitsubishi regarding this problem, but however, am realizing that it has become a real issue, and continues to cost upwards of $600 each time I have to replace the brakes. Any assistance regarding the brakes would be greatly appreciated.
I own a 2002 mitsubishi montero ltd. The brakes need to be replaced on a regular basis due to a faulty system. The rotors wear down every time and must be replaced. I have been driving autos for over 50 years and have never ever had a problem like this. There is a known problem with mitsubishi's brakes yet they continue to tell me that my auto is not one of them. I am afraid to drive this auto and it is being stored since the last brake replacement due to the loud grinding and groaning the brakes make. The brakes also seam to shutter and cause the auto to vibrate when I try to stop. This auto was used for travel to and from il.to mi. On week ends a total trip of 132 miles each way. There are only 47,000 miles on this auto and I have had three complete brake replacements so far. Please help me, I have tried everything else to no avail. I am retired and cannot afford the constant cost to maintain this faulty product.
The 2002 mitsubishi montero has a hydraulic brake booster accumulator issue. It results in a chirping noise in the dash area and really firm brake pedal when the car is first started. Mitsubishi is aware of the issue, they sent a warranty extension to cover the issue but my car is out of the 10 year/150,000 mile warranty they extended. I still have the problem that the other cars have. I found that in my research, that mitsubishi had a recall for the same issue for cars made in the manufactured before june 20, 2001. My car was made on april 5, 2002 and is having the same issue. Instead of them doing a safety recall for this issue, they chose to do a warranty extension. It is the same exact issue as the previous recall but they will not recall it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise from underneath the dashboard when he depressed the brake pedal. He made several attempts before the vehicle came to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer performed a diagnostic, but found no failures. The contact scheduled an appointment with another dealer for repair service. The VIN was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. The VIN and the federal safety agency campaign id number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 73,000.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact would hear a loud chirping noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v027000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), even though the failures were identical. The contact would have to replace the hydraulic brake booster accumulator at the cost of over $600. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure and current mileages were 92,000.
Defective hydraulic brake booster accumulator # sr-01-008revii. Mitsubushi dealer don't open recall for my 2002 montero.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. While depressing the brake pedal from 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle would not stop once the brakes were applied. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the hydraulic brake booster had a small leak and needed to be replaced. The federal safety agency campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 80,200. Updated 05/05/08. *lj the consumer stated the problem was a result in a leakage from the pressurized gas from inside the accumulator. Updated
Abnormal noise from the car everytime I step on the brakes and its taking longer to stop its a mitsubishi montero 2002 limited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. When the vehicle was started and the brake was applied at approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a metal sound. The repair shop replaced the hydraulic boost assembly. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Updated 03/06/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that his vehicle has a 20 second delay in stopping distance and makes a loud noise. He also noticed bubbles in the brake fluid compartment and a leak in the accumulator booster. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall number 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). Current and failure mileages were 70,000. Updated 01-16-08. *kb updated
2002 mitsubishi montero. The hydraulic brake accumulator failed at 65,000 miles. I heard a noise from the left side of the dash board and stopped at my local mechanic. He diagnosed the problem and told me I shouldn't drive it until it is repaired. He also said there was a recall, the federal safety agency id 01v254001. After calling my local mitsubishi dealer I found out that my accumulator failure doesn't qualify for the recall. The recall dates were for build dates of june 2001 and earlier, (12/1999). According to the label on my vehicle, it was built in july of 2001. I believe it is possible some of the defective accumulators were installed on vehicles produced at a later date. This is not a normal failure.
Brakes making a chirping noise on driver's side of my 2002 mitsibushi montero limited.
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