1989 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
2 recalls — 10 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
89V030000 Mar 3, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO STICK AND NOT ALLOWTHE ENGINE RPM TO RETURN TO IDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Oct 29, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE HORN CONNECTOR TO STOP THE HORN FROM OPERATING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *JB *TC
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: May 16, 2000
FIRST TIRE BLOWOUT JUST AFTER LEAVING PARING LOT AT WORK. SECOND TIRE BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. THIRD TIRE REPLACED IN PARKING LOT AT WORK WHEN IT STARTED TO VIBRATE AND SHOWED DAMAGE INDICATING A PLY SEPARATION WAS IMMINENT. FOURTH TIRE BLEW OUT AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 10 NEAR BENSON, AZ, W... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 22, 2000
WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN THE PAST YEAR. OUR MECHANIC BELIEVES THAT IT IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE PARTS INVOLVED. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT HE WON'T EVEN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE VEHICLE IN THE FUTURE. HE HAS TOLD US TO SELL THE CAR AS SOON AS POS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 12, 1998
Incident date: May 6, 1998
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT:PULLEY BOLTS BROKE.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jan 13, 1997
THE TIE ROD BROKE INSIDE THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED TO TURN CORNERS AS OTHER 2 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
STEERING
Sep 25, 1995
Incident date: Sep 16, 1995
WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 22, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
PLASTIC PRESS RELEASE BUTTON BROKE OFF MAKING SEAT BELT BUCKLE INOPERABLE. OWNER HAS BROKEN PART. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MODEL #524 DOES NOT LATCH MOST OF THE TIME. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1989 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 18.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $4,200 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $4,200 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 17.0 | 15.0 | Regular | $4,500 |
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 — 1989 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 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 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.
TSB9711002
Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
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 (current) | 2 | 10 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |