2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero recalls

Most common 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Air Bags	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2012-08-20, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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

2006-03-04, Suspension
(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

2005-10-19, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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

2005-07-18, 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

2002-10-22, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero questions

Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero has been fixed?

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