2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero. Newest first.
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that IS installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install an improved accumulator. owner notification 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 caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles are equipped with outside rearview mirrors on the passenger side which do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk and remedy
Risk
This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview mirror.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
2001 mitsubishi montero. Consumer states problem with vehicle indicators and hydraulic brake booster accumulator leakage *tgw the consumer stated within the past week, along with a sound alert from the horn, the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic…
2001 mitsubishi montero. Consumer states problem with vehicle indicators and hydraulic brake booster accumulator leakage *tgw the consumer stated within the past week, along with a sound alert from the horn, the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic, where he was informed there was a recall on the failure. The mechanic advised the consumer to take the vehicle to a mitsubishi dealer. the consumer scheduled an appointment. However, the consumer was informed the recall did not include his vehicle identification number. Recall # 01v254001. *Jb
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
(1) started hearing noises from both front wheel hub assembly's (front wheel bearings) (2) took it to my local firestone service station where they identified the problem - they told me it would get worse if I kept driving it, but at the time I could not afford $312/per bearing plus labor = over…
(1) started hearing noises from both front wheel hub assembly's (front wheel bearings) (2) took it to my local firestone service station where they identified the problem - they told me it would get worse if I kept driving it, but at the time I could not afford $312/per bearing plus labor = over $800 in repairs. I drove the car 2 more days and the wheel bearings locked up on me while driving - the car almost came to a sudden stop, veered off to the left of the road... (3) I found the parts cheaper on the internet ($233/per hub) and had a local mechanic install them and saved hundreds. **while searching for the parts, I found several other bulletins, notices even on the nhtsa website, and plenty of unhappy 2001 montero customers that have had to spend nearly $1,000 to replace both hub assembly's **i think this IS ridiculous that these hubs are going bad for such a new vehicle... why isn't this being recalled?????
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt: the contact states she owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident as a result of the brakes not working. when applying the brakes they would not stop the vehicle. the contact was pumping the brakes to try to get the vehicle to stop, but it…
Dt: the contact states she owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero sport. the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident as a result of the brakes not working. when applying the brakes they would not stop the vehicle. the contact was pumping the brakes to try to get the vehicle to stop, but it would not come to a complete stop. this caused the contact's vehicle to hit another vehicle that wstopped in front of contact's vehicle. the dealership stated that the vehicle was totaled. the manufacturer said that they had nothing to do with the brakes. also, she stated that the front driver side air bag did not completely deploy. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the brake or the air bag failures. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Safety recall regarding defective hydraulic brake booster accumulator.***no answer required***. *Mr the hydraulic brake booster accumulator failed for the second time despite an earlier recall in which the dealer replaced the defective part on sept. 27, 2001. this recall repair was completed three days prior to the consumer taking delivery of the vehicle on sept 30, 2001. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states that while the vehicle was park in front of his house vehicle exploded causing total damage. dealer was notified and IS not been responsable for damages. mr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Consume rwas traveling about 55mph on highway in 0ctober 2001, and vehicle shutdown without prior warning. there was oil/ transmission fluid, and coolant underneath vehicle. vehicle was towed to to dealership. radiator was broke, and engine had leaks. *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
- 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10191962This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets for Biosol 100 use.
- 10190105This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
- 10179677Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10179674This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received information from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) about the effects of the Waterborne (WB) paint process on Mitsubishi vehicles.
- 10179673This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels after removing the transportation film.due to improper installation of the film.This TSB instructs the dealers of the repair procedure for removal of the stain.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
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