Mitsubishi Montero brake failure problems

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Brakes · 228,983 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. While driving 30 MPH, the contact's wife heard an abnormal chirping sound and the brakes failed. The sound originated from the under the dashboard. When the contact attempted to brake, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 228,983.

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 Feb 5, 2013 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact mentioned that the ABS, emergency brake, and traction control warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electric motor in the hydraulic brake booster unit failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Brakes · 149,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that he was traveling 10 MPH when he applied the brakes to avoid a preceding vehicle than abruptly applied their brakes. The brakes failed and the contact crashed into the vehicle. The ABS warning light illuminated immediately after impact. The police were not contacted. There were no injuries associated with the crash. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact stated that he was involved in two additional crashes as a result of failed brakes. The vehicle was not inspected and the contact stated that the ABS accumulator was the cause of the failure, based on his research. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. The current mileage was approximately 152,000.

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 Oct 7, 2011 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · KY

While heading home from work, I got the surprise of my life. I was driving and my brakes went out. Luckily, I was heading home after the rush hour otherwise I would have been in a major accident. I got off the gas and steered the car to an embankment to slow the momentum. The only logical thing to do at this point was to engage my emergency brake. I called the mechanic immediately who advised me not to drive the car and that they will tow it to the shop. Upon inspection, he informed that the brake booster system (hydraulic brake booster system) as been compromised and it seemed like just faulty manufacturing.thinking this was an easy fix, I searched for the part. A new surprise appeared, the part was over $1400.00. Then I found this site. I will attempt to contact the manufacturer and see if they can resolve this issue. If not, mitsubishi will never have me as a customer ever again.

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 Nov 15, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 114,000 miles · MD

I have a 2003 montero limited and suddenly my brakes failed and the car had a high piercing noise. I had the car towed to a near by mitsubishi dealer in marlow heights maryland only to be told that if it was the accumulator they would fixed it at no charge. However, after their review it they said it was the hydraulic brake booster and it would cost me $2500 after taking it to another mechanical shop I was told it was the accumulator and the part was $228 plus labor charges.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Brakes · 184,000 miles · CA

Our 2001 mitsubishi montero ltd. Experienced a near complete brake failure after the vehicle had been parked overnight. My wife was taking our children to school when the vehicle would not stop at an intersection. To avoid running into traffic, she was forced to throw the vehicle into park because there was less than 10% braking power, even after pumping the brakes several times. There was a strange noise coming from the engine compartment near master cylinder assembly. Local dealer in murrieta, ca told us that the vehicle already had been serviced for hbb accumulator recall, and that the vehicle did not qualify for repairs. Also mileage was over 150k at 184k. We had the accumulator replaced by another certified mitsubishi mechanic which solved the braking problem. 6 months later, we experienced a second brake system failure, also losing about 90% of braking power. This time the brake and ABS lights on the dash came on and a buzzer sounded continually. The problem was initially intermittent, but now the lights and buzzer stay on continually. Took vehicle to the same mechanic who fixed the hbb accumulator and after diagnosing the vehicle he stated that the hydraulic control unit was malfunctioning. The vehicle is currently awaiting repairs. I am writing the complaint due to the fact that the loss of brake power is nearly total and without warning. We avoided serious accidents only by divine providence. It seems that any brake system on a modern vehicle out to allow for some subsystem failures and remain able to stop the vehicle. I have heard of ABS or booster failures on other vehicles, yet they maintain the ability to stop the vehicle, that seems to not be the case with the mitsubishi montero. It also would seem that the manufacturer has had ample opportunity to remedy this situation since 2001 and yet seems unconcerned that their design is so significantly flawed.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Brakes · 128,000 miles · NC

I had a total brake failure of my 2001 mitsubishi montero, found out there is a recall on them, yet mitsubishi will not honor it!.here is recall. My cost to repair it is $1300.00 I think mitsubishi should foot cost! Aug 03, 2001 | recall id# 271 recall reason service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum recall date aug 03, 2001 model affected montero potential units affected 39020 recall summary vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured. Over a period of time, this could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator. Consequence the loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time, which could result in a vehicle crash. Remedy dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification mailing began october 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.