1999 Mitsubishi Montero LS review from North America
"It is pretty good and only has a few things that need to be improved"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The vehicle is rusting quite a bit. I had to spend $850 to replace the rear brakes because the calipers were rusted shut and I was told that they could not be cut.
My engine light came on at approximately 30,000 because the engine sensor went bad.
My dashboard light in the heater area is out. I'm afraid to have anyone fix it for fear they will break the dashboard.
General comments?
My Montero has been pretty good to me. I do agree, however, with a couple of the other reviewers. The horsepower is not really that good. I do find that when I really need to move and press the pedal, the transmission delays, even when the vehicle is warm. It is definitely bad when the engine is cold.
I did not get my 60,000 timing belt change yet. That is another $700 and I just put $850 out last month for the rear brakes. I'm at 60,300 now. Does this engine model cause bending of the pistons when the timing belt goes?
Recommended reviews
  | Sluggish, but dependable |
| It's a well-made car that I would recommend to others |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2004 |