2000 Mitsubishi Montero Suspension Problems

“While driving from 35 MPH and up there is vibration coming from the front end. Vehicle has been taken back to the dealership seven times in the last ten months for this problem. Dealership has not been able to correct or figure out what was causing the problem. Please provide any further information.”

“Approaching highway speeds, a vibration occurs at the front end of the vehicle, most noticeable in the steering wheel. Moreover, a looseness is noticeable in the steering column exhibiting play in the steering. Vehicles tends to shimmy on downsloping roads.( DOT number: tire size: 255/70sr16 )”

“The front wheel bearings have been adjusted twice by Mitsubishi dealership mechanics. First time by courtesy Mitsubishi on stevens creek blvd., san jose ca. The second attempt to have this repaired was again at courtesy mitsu with no cooperation from the service dept. They claimed that the eratic steering and the low grumbling sound was eminating from the front tires. And they further claimed that they could not diagnose the problem due to tread separation on the front tires. …”

“The vehicle was sold with inadequate rear coil suspension resulting in the vehicle bottoming out with rear passengers. The vehicle was represented to be able to tow 5000#. But due to the improper suspension, towing anything is dangerous as a result of the inability of the suspension to accommodate minimal tongue weight. Supposed repair did not fix the problem. A cushion was installed rather than increasing the coil strength or otherwise repairing the problem. The cushion merely attempts to mask the inadequate suspension and does not resolve anything.”