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"Two slow-selling models in the Mitsubishi lineup are being deleted at the end of the current model year, Automotive News reports. The Mitsu Diamante sedan and the Montero Sport SUV will be dropped - and the paper adds, the brand could drop its seven-seat Montero SUV in another couple of years. Mitsubishi's dire financial straits mean that replacements for the Sport and Diamante have fallen off the planning radar, leaving the top-line Galant GTS to replace the Diamante in the U.S., and upmarket versions of the Endeavor crossover to step in for the five-passenger Montero Sport. The Montero, the paper reports, could go away if Mitsubishi cannot finance the engineering updates needed to import it to the U.S. in 2007, when new safety and emissions regulations come into play."
I have not had any problems with it and plan to buy the Endeavor in another 3 to 4 years. The vehicle is sleek and sexy and I love to drive it!
Great SUV!!!
I was bouncing around a dirt back road in four and when I had to drop out of four, the brake light came on and now it seems to be stuck on...
Is this a simple fix or what?
Thanks.
Here are the Specs:
Engine: V6 3.0 Liter
Trans: Automatic
Drive: 4 Wheel Drive
Mileage: 85,000
Condition: Excellent, one owner, have maintained it in a mint condition.
Equipment
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel
Cruise Control
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette
10 CD Changer
Premium Sound
Dual Front Air Bags
ABS (4-Wheel)
Roof Rack
Privacy Glass
Running Boards
Grille Guard
Towing Pkg
Premium Wheels
Ovrsize Off-Rd Tires
Thanks for reading and taking time.
For those of you who had transmission problems, did you get any resolutions?
Thanks, Mike.
I bought it new in 98, it currently has 119K on it. It's the LS 3.0 auto 4WD. The problems I've had with it are: Replaced the air compressor and clutch at around 100k miles. Had a freakish thing happen to the engine at 107k miles. One day it started running like crap (I mean it would barely move and sounded like it was running on three cylinders). Mitsu dealer tore the engine apart and said a lubritaction failure caused a cylinder head cam to lock up which sheared the cam pin and bent the valves. Long story short, replaced the engine with one that had 40k miles on it (not cheap!). I haven't experienced any of the front end problems others have spoke of, or any problems of any kind to be honest. Other then the catastrophic engine failure the truck has been a champ. Thus, I have mixed feelings about it. The engine is to weak to do any regular towing, which I don't, so it is adequate for me. The only other thing I don't like about it is the ridiculous expense of changing the plugs and timing belt, an $800 job at the stealership. I still think it's one of the sharperst looking SUVs on the road. Would I buy another one? Yes, even considering the engine problem, which I think was just one of those things.
What do you mean by the switch being the culprit, as I am very eager to get this issue resovled.
Also, do you know how much it cost you to repair?
Thanks..
I have replaced my alternator 5 times in the past 12 months, most recently three weeks ago. My mechanic told me that he has two other Montero Sport owners that have had the same problem. Today, my SRS light came on after I turned off the cruise control, and later the oil temperature light came on. I had alternator-like symptoms about 45 minutes earlier (tape player going berserk and digital clock going out). Does anyone know what is going on?
My factory-installed 10-disc changer hasn't worked since probably 2000. The display reads ERR 04, but the owner's manual tells nothing about this, and my local dealership has been no help. I have a disk in the changer, just in case it ever decides to work--and it's in position 4, the number that shows up on the display. Any ideas?
I absolutely love this car. I have had NO problems with it until this chain of alternator problems. I do not want another car, and I do not want to think about a car payment. Can anyone give me any tips--other than GET A NEW CAR?
It has 67,200 miles on it. We bought the extended 5 year 100K Warrentech warranty which is near expiration, when we bought it new. The dealer I bought it from, Don Davis Mitsubishi, has gotten out of the Mitsubishi business.
I recently paid $500 to change the timing belt, front engine seals, and all the other drive belts plus detail the engine compartment at Precision Tune. They did a good job for a fair price. We have changed the oil every 3,000 miles using Castrol Synthetic blend. The engine runs like new, and uses no oil.
The front end seems to be having problems. It seem to be loose when going over bumpy roads and is riding rough. I have had the front shocks replaced, but it seems that it has developed front end problems and the KYB shocks may not have been the correct answer.
I have had the disc brake pads replaced all around and purchased new tires about one year ago.
We have kept the interior clean and the exterior waxed. It still looks new.
I still like the body style and enjoy driving it when I get the opportunity.
Has anyone had issues with the MS Automatic Transmission and the A/T Overheat Light? Any recommendations on the transmission problem or the front end problem?
it has a 3.5 motor 86k and no trouble at all...
ps
we get 19 & 23 mpg
More than likely your front end problems are due to a worn out front upper control arms. Had mine replaced at 34,000 and at 68,000. They have a flaw in their design. They have a plastic insert sleeve in the arm that wears, thus causing the upper arm shaft to become loose. I have pulled one apart from the last set I put on to see if I could do anything to prevent this. The only thing I figured out is if you could install a stainless steel sleeve, that would help cure the problem. But, you cannot take them apart without destroying the assembly. The are sealed together. I did not need to replace both arms the second time. Only one was bad, but did both anyway. The mechanic and I looked them over to see if you could add a grease zerk like the older models, but decided this was not an option either. The older models with grease zerks last extremely well. The new sealed ones do not. The upper arm costs 125.00 plus installation. Then it has to aligned. Your looking at around $650.00 to do the job at a shop rate of $60.00 an hr. Mitsu claims 3.5 hrs a side. My mechanic did it in 2.5 hrs a side.
Other than this, my wife's Sport has been very reliable. It has at 71,000 miles now. And she still loves it! I like the way it goes down the highway. The 3.5 is a very torquey motor. Rarely shifts down. Only on the long steep inclines.
Good luck finding one, hope it helped
Please help me!
2001 Montero Sport Limited
Thanks in advance for any help!
battery light started flicking on a couple of days ago but now it is on and
wont go off. I have to charge the battery up at night if i want to go
somewhere the next day and that doesn't even last for 30 minutes. Even
though i charge it up the lights still stay on. When the wind shield
wipers and lights are on at the same time the car will completly cut off.
You can't roll the windows down either because the car will cut off. I'
ve had a few mechanics look at it and that was a waste of money. If
anybody has any idea what the problem may be with my 1990 Montero Sport
PLEASE REPLY
thanks alot, an angry owner
I am new in this forum,
I has been participated in another one for my other car (Kia Amanti),
I tried to take out water tank in order to remove the pump to review it , and by the part, but I couldn't uninstalled headligth to unscrew a hide one behind headligth..
Has somebody do that?...
or somebody know How much is the cost to repair at the dealer some idea??
Regards,
(1) The brake light on the dash was coming on then going off, but now it’s on continuously.
(2) The cruise control light stay on after you use it. When you turn off the cruise control then turn off the truck, then turn the truck back on, the cruise control is on. After normal driving for a few days, it goes and stays off.
(3) The A/C sounds like it’s still cycling even though the A/C button is off.
Are these problems all related? Since they’ve all happened/started around the same time, I thought that is might be an electronic/computer SNAFU. Any help would be great.