Mitsubishi Montero check engine light comes on

Filed Oct 20, 2022 · Brakes · 145,600 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt sticky. Additionally, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal twice, the brake pedal vibrated and shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS system had failed due a faulty hydraulic pump and accumulator. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 01V254002 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,600.

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 154,800 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi montero. While the vehicle was on an incline, the contact heard a bubbling noise and smelled fuel odors throughout the vehicle. The contact stepped out of the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called oakland mitsubishi at (510) 267-0688 (located at 2500 webster st, oakland, ca 94612) where it was confirmed that no recalls were associated with the VIN. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v319000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 154,800.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated when the vehicle was purchased from the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong hesitation as the failure progressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Engine · CO

2000 montero check engine soon light on continuously steps taken, replaced plugs,wires, coils, timing belt, idler pulley, thermostat, engine heat indicator rises to hot than back to normal, engine run's sluggish, no power, shifting is delayed when on an incline and hear a muffled back fire on occasion no power. This SUV has had problems since we bought it. Not a good buy for sure.

Filed Mar 24, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 152,989 miles · NC

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates when towing, on steep grades, or even continuously. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0125 is displayed indicating insufficient coolant temperature, even though actual coolant temperature is within normal range of 200 to 215 degrees. Replacement of coolant temperature sensors (2) and thermostat will not rectify this problem! This is a known computer error that mitsubishi motors north america will not address or pay for the repair of. The federal safety agency item number: 10001033 mmna technical service bulletin: 0313001.

Filed Jan 10, 2008 · Engine · CA

Our 2002 mitsubishi montero engine blew up while my wife was driving the vehicle on a local highway (rt. 680(n)). There was no indication that there was something wrong with the vehicle prior to that day (the "check engine" warning light had never lit up). At the time this instance occurred, my wife was driving the vehicle on the freeway as it went up in smoke, essentially endangering her life along with the surrounding motorists, should this really happen to a vehicle that is only 5 years old.

Filed Jan 20, 2006 · Engine · PA

I purchased a 2001 mitsubishi montero ltd from gibbons toyota in eynon, pa. I also purchased a warranty from them. My engine light comes on. They say sensors have to be changed. Light came back on. Changed another sensor, light came on. Now they say it is the catalytic converter. They tell me it is covered by mitsubishi for 8 yrs. They try ertley motor world numerous times and cannot get them to respond. They are in wilkes-barre, pa. Gibbons mgr then contacted domiano's in archbald. They to did not want to have anything to do with this. Why is it that mitsubishi dealers will not stand behind their warranty's. This is the 4th mitsubishi I have owned, and now that I see the service, it will be the last. They are very ignorant people. They treat you like dirt. Very arrogant. Something should be done about this. There is an 8 yr warranty on the converter, and it should be changed with no hassle. Thank you. This has been going on for the last 6 months.

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Transmission · 41,660 miles · MA

Dt: the contact stated that while driving on an incline the gear shift indicator moved from drive to neutral. The vehicle would not move forward, so he pulled over. Upon stopping the check engine light came on. There was smoke coming from under the hood, but no fire. He walked away from the vehicle and called 911 and a towing service. When the tow truck arrived he discovered a lot of oil underneath the vehicle and suspected this was from the transmission. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who noted that the transmission line disconnected from the vehicle. There was no explanation as to why this occurred. The dealer installed new lamps, refilled fluid to proper levels, and cleared the code. The transmission line was also replaced with a new one. No further problems since the repair.

Filed Jan 9, 2005 · Engine, Lights · 11,000 miles · CA

Since I purchase this vehicle (2001 mitsubishi montero limited), I always had problem with the "check engine" light problem. The third day I got the vehicle from the alhambra mitsubishi dealership, the light turn on. And always got the same reply " make sure the gas cap is closed properly". I had 5 cars and I never had any kind of problem like exept this montero limited. My car has 63000miles right now, and the light will turn on every 2month. And now the vehicle has the light on again, and dealer will not do or care about the problem. This problem always happen when the car is going uphill or when it need power. Also the brake light keep failing.

Filed Aug 2, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 77,000 miles · VA

At 35000, the trunk door latch mechanism is broken. At 57000 miles check engine light lit, caused by spark plugs or spark plug wires open. Replace all plugs and wires at dealership, cost $300.not covered by warranty. At 77000 miles, check engine light lit, dealership replaced catalytic converter under warranty but I pay for the oxygen sensor plus labor that goes with the catalyst.old parts not available. Car driven about 3 miles home from dealeship after replacing the cat. Converter, the check engine light lit again. Dealership checked and said another oxygen sensor is bad. Total 4 oxygen sensors in the system. Cost $230 to replace one sensor. I could not believe that these sensors will go bad at the same time. Is that a coinsidence or manufacturer parts defects???