1987 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

1 recalls — 4 complaints

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
658,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
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 $3,750
2.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 15.0 18.0 16.0 Regular $3,750

CO2 Emissions: 555.4 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
STEERING COUPLING BOLT
There is no summary currently available
PE89131 Opened: Jun 19, 1989 — Closed: Sep 6, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
FUEL HOSE
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PE88083 Opened: Jul 18, 1988 — Closed: Oct 21, 1988
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1986
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

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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

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