Faults:

I have been very satisfied with my Montero Sport LS.

It has been very reliable, and has needed very little maintenance.

I had the belts (including the timing belt) changed at 90,000 miles for under $400; no other expense, other than routine transmission service and oil changes.

General Comments:

This car requires good truck-style tires. Standard car tires produce vibrations and a rough ride.

I had to return it for tire balancing at least 6 times before the company finally replaced the tires with light-truck tires. Since then it has been pretty smooth.

The LS is not 4-wheel drive; as such, the rear-wheel drive makes it difficult to accelerate on wet or icy pavement without spinning or fishtailing. Be sure to drive carefully, and to take corners slowly under those conditions.

Also, anti-lock brakes are not standard, and I was in a minor accident on wet pavement as a result.

I plan to keep it for at least a couple more years.

Faults:

Premature brake pad wear.

Premature battery failure.

The 4x4 sensor switches have failed.

The roof rack securing bolt failed.

Power antenna failure.

Leaking rear cam seals.

General Comments:

This SUV is very reliable; always starts.

Fairly economical on fuel with the cruise set at 65 mph.

Very sluggish from a standing stop.

Excellent body integrity.

Excellent interior cargo capacity.

Faults:

The power window has gone out once, but the dealer replaced the motor in about two hours. Outstanding!

General Comments:

Love it, 19712 miles so far, and about 150K to go.