Global InformationMitsubishi Montero Sport crash incidents information
In late 2015, incidents of sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) involving the Mitsubishi Montero Sport have been reported in the Philippines. Concerns regarding the safety of the car model were raised and several class action lawsuits against Mitsubishi Motors Philippines were filed.
As of May 2024, over 100 complaints against Mitsubishi Motors Philippines were filed by Montero Sport owners. The incident has since been the subject of an investigation by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). There are also several sudden unintended acceleration incidents involving 2009 to 2011 Montero that date way back in the year 2010 to 2012. However, no such incidences have surfaced in other countries.
At least 23 SUA incidents involving Montero Sports were recorded by the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group, from motorists in Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Iloilo City, Laguna and Tacloban.[1]
Mitsubishi has asserted that the vehicles are safe to use and any sudden acceleration claims were of no basis;[2] The company however offered a free inspection for Montero owners affected by the incident.[3]
- ^ "Montero driver in QC mishap blames 'sudden acceleration'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 6 Dec 2015. Retrieved 12 Dec 2015.
- ^ "DTI creates panel to probe accidents involving Mitsubishi Montero Sport". BusinessMirror. 25 Nov 2015. Retrieved 12 Dec 2015.
- ^ Perez, Ace June Rell (4 January 2016). "Have Montero Sport checked for free: DTI". SunStar. Retrieved 31 August 2017.