Known Recalls

Model year record

1995 Mitsubishi Montero

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 106 owner complaints on file.

Mitsubishi Montero, 1992–2000 generation
Pictured: the 1992–2000 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V311001

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
210,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-10-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE BOLT IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V205000

Unknown or other

Component
Unknown or other
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
60,243
Reported to NHTSA
1998-09-02
Owners notified
1998-10-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY CARGO MATS IN THE THIRD-SEAT AND CARGO AREA. THIS CARGO MAT INTERFERES WITH THE LATCHING INTEGRITY OF THE FOLDING THIRD SEATS.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT OF THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THIRD-SEAT LATCH AND STRIKER. A RECTANGLE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CARGO MAT AROUND EACH STRIKER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STRIKER CLEARANCE AND PROPER LATCHING.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine20149,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys670,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4100,000 mi
Suspension: front4—
Air bags: frontal3—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3147,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3110,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine2154,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe288,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Steering2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal170,231 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body1200,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear1109,000 mi
Tires: valve1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1994 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Mitsubishi Montero model years

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All Mitsubishi Montero recalls by year

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