Mitsubishi Montero grinding brakes problems

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that a loud grinding sound emitted from the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed while reversing from a parking space. In addition, while driving at various speeds, a squealing sound was heard coming from the hood of the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v254001 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

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 Dec 31, 2012 · Brakes · 250,000 miles · TN

1tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when the vehicle was idle in park, she would hear a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised her that the anti-lock brake accumulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there was a manufacturer's recall for the failure however, the recall was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. The current mileage was approximately 260,000. Updated 1/29/13 *cn updated 2/6/2013

Filed Aug 3, 2011 · Brakes · 121,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Mar 25, 2010 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Brakes · 46,750 miles · IL

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.

Filed May 14, 2009 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · AZ

Automatic transmission began to make grinding noises when truck was going slowly. Despite only 90,000 miles and well maintained. Estimate to repair is $4188. No lights were on, car drove without indication, all required services were performed.

Filed Mar 9, 2009 · Brakes · 166,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero limited. While the contact was driving in reverse, the brakes failed to respond. When he pumped the brake pedal, he heard a squeaking sound. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who determined that the hydraulic brake booster accumulator failed. Regarding the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v254001, the manufacturer denied his right to have the recall repairs performed because the vehicle exceeded the 150,000 mile requirement. The vehicle has not been repaired. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 166,000. Updated 5/18/09 *cn updated 05/20/09.

Filed Jan 29, 2009 · Brakes · 107,800 miles · MD · crash

In 2007 I had the brakes to my 2003 mitsubushi montero limited replaced because I felt they my truck would not stop as desired. After having the brakes replaced it appears that the problem became worse. I took my vehicle back to the dealer and they assured me that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. In dec 2007 I tried stopping in less than 3 inches of snow. My truck would not stop, I almost had an accident. When I hit the brakes it sounded and felt like the brakes were grinding or even a crunching sound. When driving in dry conditions the brakes appear to work very well but in wet or snow conditions it does not handle at all. Since then the front brakes was again replaced in nov 2008. Again on 27 jan 2009 I tried stopping in less than 2 inches of snow and the truck did not stop. I had to drive on the curb in order to stop. I was on a residential street and was driving less than 20 miles per hour. My brakes does not work in snow conditions or even in extremely wet conditions.

Filed Jul 28, 2006 · Brakes · 97,242 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated there was a squeaking noise coming from under the dash driver side. An independent repair shop determined there was a leak of nitrogen and the accumulator needs to be replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 01v254001, regarding the brake vacuum. The VIN was not included in the recall.