We have classified the 3 complaints from 2001 Mitsubishi Montero about STEERING into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. while driving 35 mph, the battery and brake indicators illuminated. in addition, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. the failure occurred two times on different occasions. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft guide pin fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic to be repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 225,000.
Stability failure and lights defect
Power string pump failed. rear brakes locked. *tr
The steering box shaft completely snapped apart, steering was lost and had to drift into a guardrail to stop vehicle. i contacted the dealership and was told part was 2100 dollars for steering. if the vehicle was not going less than 15 mph the results would have been a diaster. *jb
This vehicle while backing from a parking spot separated the inner tie rod from the outter there are no sings of damage or abuse that i could find. the factory replacement parts have an enormous amount of play. we have tried two inner and two outter and the same result. the local dealership states this normal. i am not the owner of this vehicle. it was brought to me to be repaired. i am an ase certified master tech. i feel like there is a defect in the design of this vehicle.*ak
It appears a pressure leak of the rubberized hose caused fluid to spray onto the hot manifold causing a fire of the vehicle above. this loss was investigated by superior investigations of florida inc. and can be reached at 727-848-3923. dt