Problem Reports
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Report: Loose or Broken Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problem
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Engines Affected: 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6
Average Mileage: 168,869 mi (104,000 mi - 240,175 mi)
The crankshaft pulley bolt may become loose or break causing loss of power steering operation and other related engine accessories. Some of these vehicles may be involved in a recall for this issue. Our technicians tell us that an updated bolt may be available. Replacing as necessary and properly torquing the crankshaft bolt will commonly correct this issue.
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Report #1elisabelle, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.0L V6, 104,000 mi
Rookiecrankshaft pulley broke twice on me so far, luckily not on the highway. husband replaced sheer pin first time second time junkyard got a new pulley and pin just waiting for the next time
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Report #2Visitor, 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.0L V6, 225,654 mi
Crankshaft pulley bolt broke on me going down the highway. Good thing I realized something bad was happening and pulled over as soon as it was safe. The vehicle started to overheat immediately.
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Report #3Visitor, 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.0L V6, 240,175 mi
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Report #4Visitor, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.0L V6, 190,000 mi
I have had this happen twice, almost exactly a year apart. Once was in the city, and the other time one the highway. It is an expenseive fix either way, but the second time we were way away from help on thighway with a pregnant wife, pulling a tent trailer - that was really bad and VERY expensive!!Don't like not being able to trust the vehicle anymore.
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Report #5coltriefenberg, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.5L V6, 112,000 mi
Rookiemy crankshaft pulley came loose but didnt break. i noticed something was wrong once the battery light came on and the power steering went out. the belt had slipped off and there was a ton of play in the pulley. i towed my car to my house and am currently working on loosening the bolt and inspecting it for damage. not too pricey so far...hopefully i get lucky...i just got the bolt out now and the threads were pretty damaged. an impact wrench helps and if it gets to a point where its not moving try tighten then loosening the bolt. the working back and forth seems to get it out.
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Report #6Visitor, 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.0L V6, 160,000 mi
i got same problem right now. this is second time after i fix 2month ago. it should be covered 90days warranty.
but, how i can claim to mitsubishi dealer about this? any answer?Flag ThisLike0 -
Report #7Visitor, 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.5L V6, 170,000 mi
Same problem happened to me twice in a 6 months interval.
First time, i took my car to a mechanic and spent about $1,500 on it. This time they asking for about $4,300. So i took my back back, manage to remove the pulley. i realized that the shear pin was broken.
Can someone please tell me how to replace the shear me?
You can email me a josuenduwa@gmail.com
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Report #8Visitor, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.0L V6, 193,000 mi
Bolt broke off when entering the on ramp to freeway.
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Report #9Visitor, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 3.5L V6, 125,000 mi
I have had the pully repaired 4 times in 3 months, Bought a pulley,shear pin and bolt I have had the bolt replaced 3 time. this last time I went to start the car the battery and brake light stayed on, sure enough checked the belts sure enough again. I paid 5500. for the car 6 months ago the car has been broke down 3 months out of the 6. I thought I was getting a good car. The car has suck every penny I have. Im a single Mother thought a good dependable car the only thing I can depend on it wont leave my driveway. Did I mention the 02 sensors. We spent last summer without a car. Sure hoping this summer would be differnt. Only solution is try to sell it to by another car. no way will I get back what I got into. this been a expensive learning experiance. I will never own another mitsibichi again. I wish I could say I love my car. My nick name for the car is (makes me so bitchie). I am stuck way out int he country with no car and a 5 year old daughter. Anyone want to buy my headache. I dont have the money to fix the car again.
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