1989 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

2 recalls — 10 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
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.
7,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
STEERING1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
TIRES1
AIR BAGS1
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 $3,750
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 15.0 16.0 16.0 Regular $3,750
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 14.0 17.0 15.0 Regular $4,000

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 (current) 2 10
1988 1 1 View
1987 1 4 View
1986 1 8 View
1984 1 0 View

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