Most common issues with the Mitsubishi Montero

[@bredsj]

Thanks for the video, nice tips. Just on the top glove box, it also has a keyhole, carefully remove the plastic with a drill and you will expose the keyhole. Unlock it with a key and save yourself a lot of headaches.

[@nektie]

Great video, I had a lot of these issues too. Another solution to the top glove box latch issue is to gently drill the plastic right in the middle of the latch assembly with a large diameter drill to reveal the keyhole hiding underneath, then use the ignition key to open it. If you do a clean job with the drilling, you can leave it as-is and not replace it.

[@ScottMitchellMedia]

Don't forget the Rear Diff bushes, the two main ones at the rear, you'll hear a clunk everytime you step on the throttle (depending how worn the bushes are) - 2005 NP Pajero V6

[@montanamontero]

those can also be an issue, and a HUGE pain to change haha

[@Petrolhead9]

Yep the rear diff bushes is a bummer... I've been postponing it 😅 .. gotta dismantle the axle too while changing

[@Ckellertwin]

Good Video. I mentioned in the last video my apprehension to do my exhaust mani gaskets on my 02(192,000) and now prepared to deal with cracks. Actuator, glove box, dash lights(both back tires out), tensioner(was told by two shops I need a new engine; idiots), o2 sensors, lean codes...good info again! Thanks!

[@montanamontero]

Glad it helped!

[@snowrider4363]

Have an 03 190,000 miles and pretty much have had all the issue's you mentioned. Thanks for the vids, helps diagnosing some of the quirks on these vehicles.

[@pocoloco8586]

Montero 4, 3.8 (6G75). At 180,000, I only changed the hub bearing.

[@salehmohamedal-olofi196]

Thanks for your videos. God bless. Have an 1985 model. Just overhauled the engine. Had it for 18 years.

[@montanamontero]

Right on!

[@Arturohernandez-nt7zb]

Mechanics is my fun. I no longer depend on any workshop. self-sufficient. Thanks for your tips. Your video of the engine rebuild helped me, I had forgotten some points to repair

[@montanamontero]

awesome stuff!

[@traxxas1211]

You are a legend!! Just picked up an 02 for my son and this video will be awesome reference. Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos 🤙

[@montanamontero]

i'm so glad they are helping people!

[@dsubbotin5961]

I've had 3 generation 3. Monteros now. And you absolutely nailed it. There were no surprises in there for me. Wish I knew about the OEM tensioner, I had three failures in a row on my latest Montero. Yeah I wish I knew about this stuff 15 years ago, could have done some preemptive maintenance

[@scesnik]

2003 I’m the 2nd owner since 2004 and have had 75% of what you shared. I’m at 251,000 miles and love this crazy truck more each day. I also have power seats that are stuck but luckily in my position vs my shorter wife🤣 My key fob works at distance but I think the actuator on the driver side is broken since it only locks with key or inside latch vs power button. Keep up the great work and if your ever in the SE I’d love to show you a super clean 2003👌

[@montanamontero]

Good stuff man!

[@akshaypatel]

2000 Pajero V6 3.5Ltr , I have had half of the issues you've mentioned. Love the car! Love your videos, please keep em coming.

[@montanamontero]

Thanks!

[@allenrichardson6055]

Great info man. My 03 has a crazy oil leak that I believe is coming from the right side valve seal. I had them replaced a few years ago, Also, my heater is not blowing hot air. Had a new blower motor , resistor, flush , and still no improvement. Im going to check the blender door next. I also have a 95 sr that I'm working on as well. Keep the vidinfos coming.

[@Fireneedsair]

Great stuff as usual. I had a shop NOT preload a tensioner pulley twice and luckily the belt did not skip teeth or fall off. Thankfully I had a friend do it the 3rd time. Shocked that a shop did not know that was critical to do

[@montanamontero]

it's an odd timing belt job, so it does happen. if you want something done right, it's always best to do it yourself

[@Wookiemonsterfreak]

So far, mine is doing alright compared. When I got it, the centre diff light would flash, but it hasn’t done that inna while. I did just change the valve cover gaskets, and the o-ring for the bitterly valves shaft, and the bonus is that all those screws to the valves are tight. I did tear into the rear door one time, but a shot of oil fixed my rear door issue. The timing belt is worrisome, but no issue yet. I might have that rattle at the transmission bushings, but not annoying yet. Then again, I don’t known what work has been done already.

[@SpaceCowboy5555]

Thank you for the great help on these! Super stoked on my recent gen 3 purchase and appreciate all the knowledge

[@simontherrien6616]

Just bought a 3.5 2003 with 105k km. Thank you so much for this video

[@frederick293]

Does the 3.2 gen 3 Montero/Pajero also suffer from as many issues? It would be great if you could make a video about the diesel as well. I am looking into buying one as my father had one in the mid-2000s and can't remember having any issues with it. Keep up the good work!

[@Arturohernandez-nt7zb]

I'm going to review a few points you mentioned. of the rear door not the one located the motor to remove the lock. I still repair the PCA

[@itsaboutfam]

Yeah pretty much nailed all the Gen 3 issues man😎👍

[@stlhdd]

Great video man. Clear and concise.

[@Arturohernandez-nt7zb]

On your list I already repaired several. and others that I discovered. Avoid washing everything on the chassis periodically and 1 or 2 times a year I bathe it with old used oil from the same changes

[@davidkeetz]

would love to see a write up for the Gen 1 issues. I'm aware of the oil cooling lines, the ECU issue, IAC issue...the brake reservoir on the gen 1 seems to commonly have issues but i'm sure you are aware of many other things that commonly go wrong.

[@NicoLas-en8pv]

I've replaced fuel pump and tank last year on my 2001 pajero Did with 247000km. it costed me +/- 3000€ and lot of hours in the garage... I've change the starter 2 times in 4 years due to fuel return line leaking on it (line changed while fuel pump replacement) I had a leak on oil pressure sensor and had to replace it Resistors pack for rear A/C speed setting was unsoldered Air box broke as you shown in the video Heated seats do not work => to be investigated Currently throttle pedal seems to be bad: rpm increases when I remove my foot from the pedal Love my Pajero!! ❤

[@montanamontero]

dang! sounds like yours has a few issues that are out of the ordinary. i hope you can get them figured out

[@jaimer6393]

Great video! My car alarm randomly goes off on my 2001. I've removed the horn fuse but the headlights still flash and drains the battery.

[@zaidyonan9208]

The bingo sheet hahahaha

[@monkeypillows4500]

Also the crankshaft pulley bolt!

[@Arturohernandez-nt7zb]

Right now I have a problem with oil consumption, which could be spark plugs and pinholes, I need at least one day to repair it, I have already disassembled and reassembled the entire truck twice. I just need to learn how to repair automatic transmissions and practice more with the transfer.

[@Doc_Martin_Monty]

Good info as always!

[@montanamontero]

thanks!

[@RobertLukierski]

I'd add some diesel related based on my experience with my Pajero 3.2DiD: - original steel fuel tank corrodes or zinc plating flakes off (various theories) and these shavings make their way through the fuel filter and damage the Zexel injection pump, an expensive repair, - 3.2DiD 4M41 engine is chain based and should last very long, provided that the top chain slider and chain tensioner are regularly checked and replaced, - I had to rebuild my transmission, shafts of the planets on the final drive planetary gearset got loose, fortunately not to the point of grinding all the teeth, replace your AT oil and filter every 50000 km guys!, unlike the 6 previous owners of my Pajero I too had the problems with transfer case switches, OEM are stupidly expensive and cheapos don't last long. Brake booster motor can be rebuild cheaply by installing new commutator and brushes. However, the biggest elephant in the room, not mentioned in the video: RUST! Rust everywhere. My Pajero sure is 20 years old now and it probably didn't have easy life, but now I'm in the process of welding all 4 wheel arches and both rocker panels, including patching both inner, internal and outer panels. Avoid bitumen based coatings, go for cavity wax spray or the likes of FluidFlim. Front wheel liners are a joke as they maybe cover 1/2 of the wheel arch and let mud go beyond them and accumulate. Same with rear right wheel with the fuel filler piping that also hangs onto mud. Entire rear of the car, especially the bumper, is also a place that accumulates mud which causes rear AC and heater lines to corrode and break. It is like Mitsubishi designed this car to carry mud.

[@NjihiaMwangi]

Great addition

[@luis.benvenutti241]

Great rig! I grew up around these trucks in Puerto Rico and had the pleasure of owning a 97 SR. I always dreamed about buying the last year for North America… is it easy to find parts for it?

[@zanebotes337]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Yes, most of these I have / had as well. But I want to ask, since you have seen so many of these. Have you ever come across an issue (3.8 same as yours) where the cars shuts off when you drive and switch on the A/C ?

[@kmom777]

Cant wait to see you switch to the newest Gen 4 montero

[@montanamontero]

we didn't get them here in the states, so i'll be waiting a few more years before we see them cross the boarder

[@joshgardiner3612]

Completely unrelated question but I thought you might know! I see the gen 2 monteros/pajeros have varying center display gauges with volt meters altitude etc. Is taking a set from another year with a different combination plug and play with any montero or are you stuck with the gauges you got?

[@montanamontero]

good question, i honestly have no idea

[@AddictedtoProjects]

This is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing the video! :)

[@katossi]

I have a 3.5 2001 and getting lean errors codes all the time. I thought it'd be the tiny o-ring causing a leak like to stated but apparently it's a 3.8 only issue. Anyone know what could this be in a 3.5? Anything similar? I see the LT trim is above 12.5%, I'm wasting gas and the middle is very rough choking sometimes....

[@pco1984]

@montanamontero What brand/type are those wheels? Look great!

[@Scottadamsfan3481]

Can you do a video on all the grease points and how to inspect for things under the truck for issues ? Just bought one and worried I’m missing grease points or things that I don’t know to look for

[@montanamontero]

i think the front drive shaft is the only factory grease point..

[@Scottadamsfan3481]

@@montanamontero ok awesome! I feel better knowing that ! I’ll just keep an eye on the rubber boots so they not wearing out

[@hpantoja01]

Hi!! Thanks for the content, do you know where I can find the Hidrobooster Motor for the Gen3 2002?

[@jasonmurrell3862]

Could you show how to change the front crankshaft seal. Mine is starting to leak and I am also going to do the timing belt and IF it is fairly easy I will do it all at the same time.

[@montanamontero]

i have a video of how to do the timing belt, check it out! that will show you how to get 95% of the way there, then just pull out the seal and put in a new one!

[@dylanphilips7914]

Hey mate great video. Have you ever had the N light flashing whilst in drive and it seems to be Stuck in 3rd gear I’ve had multiple mechanics look at it saying they cannot find the issue

[@montanamontero]

i have not, but that sounds like a bad trans to me. sounds like it put itself in limp mode, and knowing these transmissions, it's probably toast :(

[@ramiroaburto8680]

Hey the shifter cable can be adjust in the montero?

[@brandoncollins3334]

I miss my Montero Greatly. I knew I made a mistake as soon as they drove off.

[@xboxice2005]

Same, i not too long bought a 2006 Gen 4 with 284563km sold my Gen 3 mint condition compared to Gen 4 with only 240000km

[@jeffatsea]

Really enjoying your content way down yonder in Argentina, I have a 2004 Montero Limited I bought from a couple who drove it all the way down from Alaska, it runs great except for one issuie occasionaly when starting my Montero , this issue happens only lets say 1/15 starts, she mostly fires right up, but sometimes I get in and it does not respond when I turn the key. All the dash lights are on when I am trying to start it, but nothing from the starter. I've always been able to get her it fire up by shifting into nuetral and trying again except or today she wouldnt even fire in neutral. I finally managed to get her to fire after shaking the battery a bit. I did replace the battery a couple of weeks ago so dont think this is the issue. Please let me know if you have any suggestions, parts are hard to come by down here.

[@Scottadamsfan3481]

What is your favorite color gen 3 ? I got an all white, it’s like pearl white and I love it

[@gordonfitzsimmons2018]

Hi in Australia we call them Challenger's I have a 2002 model and I love it. one of my biggest problems is that I cannot get my "OBD" to read I have tried a OBD2 without success. Any advise would be welcome.

[@montanamontero]

these can be difficult, some readers like the montero, others do not. my suggestion would be to borrow some from friends or local parts stores until you find one that works and then stick with that one

[@gordonfitzsimmons2018]

thanks@@montanamontero

[@baasdup5094]

​@gordonfitzsimmons2018 I have the same issue on my 2000 G3 3.5L. Tried heaps of different readers, even at Mitsubishi here in NZ. Last week they got hold of a very early scanner and managed to interrogate only the ABS system, nothing else. But, just yesterday, I've found very handy info specific on the 3.5L engine, you can bridge out pins 1 and 4 on the OBD port, turn on the ignition, and then read the fault codes at the Check Engine Light. There are about 13 codes that can be read that way. Check out the Haynes Repair Manual

[@Junkitup]

Thankz was very informative

[@Petrolhead9]

Yep.. ive experienced most of the issues you mentioned 😅. Btw , whats the solution for the fuel guage not working ?

[@montanamontero]

i just made a video about it actually! check it out, i show how to fix it

[@YohanAbifrem]

Mine is the Mitsubishi Pajero with 3k miles idk if its rare but the driver seat is in great condition and ive had a lot of problems with thr breaks

[@Fireneedsair]

and…can u someday Dona video on replacing the valve seals? I assume the best time to do them would be when doing plugs and gaskets.

[@srimal_seneviratne]

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[@stephencelliers9127]

At what age or mileage do you experience these issues? I see you were on 240k miles. I plan on sourcing a 3.8. Previously I had the LWB 1995 3L V6 (supercharged). Damn i miss it.

[@montanamontero]

with all of these rigs being about 20 years old, they are all prone to some of these things. obviously the better attention the PO paid to preventative maintenance the less you will have to face

[@DSERUR24]

I am doing a full rebuild on mine to, would be a nice vid on a tutorial on what to use for a ribuild

[@montanamontero]

i have a video out of me "resurrecting" mine, it's not super detailed but i do cover most of it from the crank up

[@DSERUR24]

@@montanamontero yes i did see it, i am sending my block out for machinong work this week , got the heads done, juat dificult where i live is a condo and they dont allow to work on cars so ot to do it. Fast and furious on sundays lol

[@michaelweldon3296]

I got an 03 montero sport and I’m having issues when under full throttle it wants to bog out and not go any faster then 30-40 mph If I let off the throttle a little bit it runs a little better also when going up a hill it loses most power and bogs down even under little throttle any idea what I should look at Was thinking it possibly is pcm or fuel pressure regulator

[@Kevin93til]

Just picked one up, 199K, I feel much better now. Haha

[@Scottadamsfan3481]

What oil would you run on a 2006 with 198k in Florida during warm months ?

[@montanamontero]

10w30

[@Scottadamsfan3481]

@@montanamontero ok thanks !

[@bhrugugangadia]

Very informative.. Thanks for creating. I own Gen 4, 3.2 litres Montero, I see traction control, ACS and ABS lights on. Is there any fix for this. Can you please share mail id

[@niyazdole9051]

Ac air vents ? All GCC and Asia models AIR VENTS have issues.

[@Arturohernandez-nt7zb]

I started washing the engine twice a year with steam and then I bathed it with rinse aid and they went down. mucjod cutter. damage to connectors. and gasket leaks

[@Scottadamsfan3481]

When I check my oil after it’s been running it will be low oil but if I wait about 10-15 minutes and check the oil will be full. Is that normal ?

[@montanamontero]

yes, the oil is draining down from the top of the engine to the bottom.

[@stasyaksa1411]

I have removed butterfly valve.

[@stingray_rc]

Wish it was only minor things on mine... finally the automatic transmission blew up out of nowhere. Thas was to expensive to fix and parts weren't even available. Had to sell it which is a real shame because i really liked it (at gas sations no to much :D).

[@montanamontero]

the transmissions on these can be a pain, it seems to meet that if they are well maintained, fluid changed regularly and not overheated they last forever, but as soon as they are abused or run hot for an extended period of time they don't come back. that being said, i'm not kind to mine, and it shifts like a new car still!

[@sanjinpetrovic1897]

Pm if your looking to get another montero gen 3 go condition low mileage

[@montanamontero]

thanks but i think i officially have enough monteros

[@kalleee182]

Most common thing from mk1 to mk4 is rust, all pajeros are crusty as hell anywhere they see real winters

[@montanamontero]

well. i live in Montana, and we get REAL winters.. and i don't have much of any rust. if you take care of it and keep it clean it isn't an issue

[@thefamily_ak1863]

My 2001 montero sport 3.5 leaks there , I replaced the gasket it started leaking g again

[@montanamontero]

did you use OEM gaskets?

[@thefamily_ak1863]

@@montanamontero I'm pretty sure it was my first time ever changing any type gasket. I'm sure it is user error , I will try again in the future , its been the best vehicle I've ever owned I'm deff a montero guy now

[@thefamily_ak1863]

@@montanamontero got me from florida to washington state , 170k miles and still my daily driver

[@alexanderr6106]

I bought my montero/pajero v60 yesterday. Went 90km and the automatic money shifted on the highway into 3rd, almost threw me off the road. Now N blinking while in drive.... We will see

[@oahts5906]

How’s it 5 months later?

[@be8965]

Legit question, if the Montero has so many severe issues why is still popular? Is because people like to to practice mechanics? Or because even with all of its flaws in the wild is a capable vehicle?

[@montanamontero]

@@be8965 every vehicle has flaws, it’s just a matter of picking the ones that are manageable or minor enough to work around. I find that even with all the issues the montero has it is still a much better platform than many other vehicles

[@be8965]

@@montanamontero thanks for answering, O asked cause I really wanted one but sceptical with all the stuff to be repaired on them. After all I end up getting one, needs quite a bit of work, and I hope to be able to service most of it my self,with the exception of alignment, suspension and steering wheel. i dont have the space to do those repairs. I’ll be watching all your videos for enlightenment for sure! First thing to fix on mine is the infamous Vacuum leak. I’ll be doing this next weekend when I have booked some time off work. Any extra advice for first timers on this one will be greatly appreciated

[@S44BBOI]

Brake Booster + Clicking brake pedal noises (need to bleed brakes with MUT tool or from Booster itself?) . shuddering or studdering transmission at low RPM, 1500-1800rpm. Gas Tank leak at fuel pump? Those are the things i am living with currently on my 2002 : ]

[@dsubbotin5961]

The parts are getting hard to find and that's causing me to move on.

[@Turshin]

If there ever was a vehicle that needs a LS swap, it's this one.

[@jorgevivanco9583]

Thats what im doing to mine 300k when the motor blew so it’s getting a 6.0 and a 5 speed

[@stevengreen5038]

mine has absolutly NONE of these issues.

[@tonystylesofficial6844]

I’ll never understand why people keep buying cars that they know are known for problems and lack reliability

[@montanamontero]

every car has problems, just pick the ones you like or are willing to put up with and send it

[@jorgevivanco9583]

I had a montero with a good few of these problems still drove super nice. Put 300k on it before the motor went.

[@geebcole8047]

244k and I am in the truck right now.

[@uhnogood]

This video makes it seem like these are piece of shits lol, I agree on the common issues I have had two 2001s issues with my first one with 205kmiles was not going into 4low and brake booster failing. My second one 173k is torn drivers seat top glove box stuck, not going into any 4wd modes and it seems to be running rich (smells of gas) p0173 code. If you have any info on that code let me know thanks! I still love these damn things I dont know why premium gas 13mpg lmao.

[@montanamontero]

like any car, they have their issues. but i think they more than make up for it with their benefits. i have a bunch of videos on that as well