1987 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
1 recalls — 4 complaints — 5 TSBs
95V103004 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 12, 2001
Incident date: Jan 10, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT HAS FRAYED AND DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. PASSENGER'S BUCKLE BROKE, AND DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jan 12, 2001
Incident date: Jan 10, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT HAS FRAYED AND DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. PASSENGER'S BUCKLE BROKE, AND DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 21, 1997
RECALL REPAIRS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT RELEASE DELAYED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 14, 1995
Incident date: Sep 5, 1994
TAKATA SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT DURING COLLISION; BROADSIDEDD ANOTHER VEHICLE; PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASED; OCCUPANT HIT WINDSHIED. TT
Crash
2 injured
EPA Fuel Economy — 1987 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 17.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $4,200 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 18.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1987 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TSB9711003
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VALVE LASH ADJUSTER PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI MONTERO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98042
Opened: Jul 31, 1998 — Closed: Sep 3, 1998
REAR FOLDING SEAT DISENGAGEMENT
A POLICE REPORT RECEIVED BY ODI ALLEGED THAT DISENGAGEMENT OF THE RIGHT REAR FOLDING SEAT DURING A SINGLE VEHICLE ROLLOVER INCIDENT PERMITTED ITS OCCUPANT TO BE EJECTED
PE90034
Opened: Jan 22, 1990 — Closed: Mar 15, 1990
STEERING COUPLING BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE89131
Opened: Jun 19, 1989 — Closed: Sep 6, 1989
FUEL HOSE
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PE88083
Opened: Jul 18, 1988 — Closed: Oct 21, 1988
SEAT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
MITSUBISHI MONTERO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI MONTERO across all model years (1984–2004).
47
Total Recalls
994
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
84
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI MONTERO — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 132 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 213 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 68 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 47 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 91 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 85 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 40 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 106 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 35 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 18 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 1 | 4 | |
| 1986 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |