Engine
3.0L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Brakes
18 complaint records4 crash reports
"AT 3000 MILES ROTORS STARTED TO WARP, BRAKES WOULD PULSE. ALSO, THE SLOWER CONSUMER WOULD GO THE HARDER IT WAS TO STOP.*AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Power train
17 complaint records1 fire report
"TRANSFER CASE CAME APART AND WHEELS LOCKED UP. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****760652..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Body & structure
15 complaint records
"MY MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT 00, HAS FRAME ROT, WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION, IT DEFINITELY SHOULD BE A FACTORY RECALL, SO MANY COMPLAINTS, AND SAFE ISSUES..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V027000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. | Normally free |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEALER LETTER Jul 2023 | Equipment | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. | |
| TSB-23-00-001 Apr 2023 | Equipment | This 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. | |
| TSB-23-00-004 Apr 2023 | Structure | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. | |
| DEALER LETTER Apr 2023 | Equipment | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. | |
| TSB-22-54-003 Apr 2022 | Exterior Lighting | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT253 Nov 2019 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-19-00-008 Jul 2019 | Equipment | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label. | |
| MEDICUpdate517 Feb 2018 | Equipment | This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available. | |
| TT237 Feb 2018 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT218 Aug 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-15-54-004 Jul 2015 | Equipment | This 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. | |
| TT217 Jul 2015 | Fuel System | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT195 Mar 2013 | Power Train | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TTIndex12 Mar 2013 | Equipment | This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012. | |
| TT194 Feb 2013 | Power Train | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-13-42A-002 Jan 2013 | Structure | This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals. | |
| TT193 Jan 2013 | Fuel System | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT192 Dec 2012 | Electrical System | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT191 Nov 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| 108 Aug 2004 | Electrical System | MIRROR READING OC (OPEN CIRCUIT) OR SC (SHORT CIRCUIT). MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 0413002 Jul 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE HESITATION / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0154. *TT | |
| 0323006 Oct 2003 | Power Train | TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT | |
| 0323005 Sep 2003 | Power Train | SHIFT FLARE DURING THE 2ND-TO-3RD GEAR UPSHIFT MAY BE DUE TO LEARNED DATA IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT | |
| 94 Jun 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OXYGEN SENSOR DETECTION. *TT | |
| 0355004 Mar 2003 | Equipment | AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT QUANTITY - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 0323002 Jan 2003 | Structure | SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR WORN. *TT | |
| 0355001 Jan 2003 | Equipment | A PULSATING OR RATTLE NOISE HEARD WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TT | |
| 0213018R Nov 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE STALLING / ENGINE HESITATION / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0154. *TT | |
| 0213019 Oct 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INCORRECT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE PARAMETERS MAY CAUSE OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0154). *TT | |
| 0213018 Sep 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE STALLING / ENGINE HESITATION / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0154. *TT | |
| 85 Aug 2002 | Unknown Or Other | ON SOME VEHICLES, CUSTOMERS MAY FIND THAT WHEN PROGRAMMING THE RKE ANSWERBACK FUNCTION THE DESIRED FUNCTION CHANGE MAY NOT TAKE PLACE. *TT | |
| TSB0213014 Jul 2002 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIALPRESSURE SENSOR - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 8113 Apr 2002 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND P0174 FOR V6 MODELS. *LC | |
| 80 Mar 2002 | Electrical System | INFORMATION ON A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0174 SET *TT | |
| 7954 Feb 2002 | Electrical System | CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT THAT AFTER PUSHING THE HORN BUTTON WHEN THE ACCESSORY SOCKET IS IN USE,THE HORN CONTINUES TO BLOW WHEN THE BUTTON IS RELEASED. *TT | |
| 0134002 Dec 2001 | Suspension | INFORMATION ON SHUDDER AT ACCELERATION, SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT. *JB | |
| 0142A014 Dec 2001 | Suspension | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE BODY VIBRATION.*JB | |
| 0137A003 Dec 2001 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT DUST COVER GREASE APPLICATION, SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SLC | |
| 0125001 Nov 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION.*JB | |
| 0123007REV Nov 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR 2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *JB | |
| 011001 Oct 2001 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON 2-3 SHIFT FLARE, REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *JB | |
| TSB0142A010 Aug 2001 | Structure | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELIMINATING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR HATCH AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT | |
| 73 Aug 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROP SHAFT CENTER BEARING. *TT | |
| TSB0117003 Jul 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES CORRECTED INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLE CODE DTC 12, VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR SYSTEM WHICH WAS INCORRECT IN THE SERVICE MANUALS. *TT | |
| 23 Jul 2001 | Power Train | FUEL CUT ACTIVATION IN 2WD. *TT | |
| 25 Jul 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER BEARING IMPROVEMENT. *TT | |
| 42 Jul 2001 | Suspension | BRIEF INFORMATION ON BODY VIBRATION. *TT | |
| 25 May 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING PROPELLER SHAFT SHUUDER ON ACCELERATION. *TT | |
| 33A May 2001 | Suspension | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION HELPER KIT FOR REAR COIL SPRING SUSPENSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT | |
| 54 May 2001 | Electrical System | BRIEF INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A HORN THAT OPERATES CONTINUOUSLY (WON'T GO OFF). *TT | |
| 55 May 2001 | Equipment | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING A/C RATTLE /BUZZ. *TT | |
| TSB0100008 Mar 2001 | Power Train | MITSUBISHI MOTORS DEALERS WHO HAVE THE MEDIC SYSTEM CAN REPROGRAM THE RED ROM PACK USED FOR REFLASHING VARIOUS VEHICLE'S PCMS. *TT | |
| TSB0117001 Mar 2001 | Power Train | SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SINGLE SHIFT FLARE WHEN UPSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AFTER WARM ENGINE RESTART. *TT | |
| TSB0123003 Feb 2001 | Power Train | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF SEALANT TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING DURING REASSEMBLY. *JB | |
| TSB0123005 Feb 2001 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN USING OIL PAN REMOVER SPECIAL TOOL MD998727-01. *JB | |
| TSB0123002 Feb 2001 | Power Train | SOME 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSFER LEVER STUCK IN 4H. *TT | |
| 67 Feb 2001 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO FUEL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125. *JB | |
| 66 Dec 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE SHIFTER RATTLE. *TT | |
| TSB0042A009 Nov 2000 | Unknown Or Other | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTED AND REVISED DESCRIPTIONS, REFERENCES, AND TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FACTORY-INSTALLED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *TT | |
| TSB0023008 Nov 2000 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WHEN DRIVEN UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS HIGH SPEED OPERATION OR TRAILER TOWING OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS OVER-FILLED. *TT |
Showing 60 of 78 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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