1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

2 recalls — 22 complaints — 6 TSBs

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

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description

THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.

Consequence

IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.

670 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC

Complaint Statistics

22 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
TIRES	2
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH	1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	1

Incident date: Nov 21, 2005

I PURCHASED A MITSUBISHI MONTERO AS A MAIN CAR TO TRANSPORT BACK AND FORTH TO MY BUSINESS. THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT CAME OUT AND I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE PULLEY BOLT BROKE OFF IN THE CRANKSHAFT NOW I AM STUCK TRYING TO FIND A ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL AT ONLY 1500 MILES. CONSUMER DID FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ON THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO OVERHEAT. THE DEALERSHIP IS FALSIFYING INFORMATION TO AN OFFICER ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2005

Incident date: Feb 25, 2005

I WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND MY A/T LIGHTS CAME ON ASWELL AS MY BATTERY LIGHT. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND OPENED MY HOOD AND SAW MY HARMONIC BALANCER/PULLEY LAYING ON MY SKID PLATE AS WELL AS A BROKEN BOLT. I RESEARCHED IT AND FOUND OUT IT HAPPENS ALOT ON THE VEHICLE AND THAT ITS VE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2003

THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL.*JB

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER STEERING.*AK

Incident date: Dec 27, 2001

I HAD TWO TIRES BLOW OUT ON ME ON THE WAY HOME FROM NORTH HOLLYWOOD ON 9/19/01. MY CAR IS PRESENTLY AT A REPAIR SHOP, SO I DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF THE TIRES. ALSO MY THERMOSTAT WENT OUT ON ME AND MY RADIATOR HAD TO BE FLUSHED. MY ENGINE THROUGH A ROD OR IS ABOUT TO. I'V HAD PROBLEMS STARTIN UP MY... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2001

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION ENGINE DIED. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT BOLTS CAME OUT FROM CRANKSHAFT/ PULLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BECAME LOOSE OVER TIME. PULLEY BOLT CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Incident date: Feb 12, 2001

I HAVE BEEN TO FIRESTONE AND THEY SAY THIS TIRE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR RECALL.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VD60AW3238 TIRESIZE: 3110.50R15)

Incident date: Oct 1, 2000

WHILE BRAKING OR AT A FULL STOP, VEHICLE SEEMED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND IT REVVED. CONSUMER SAID IT WAS GETTING GAS FROM SOMEWHERE.*AK

Incident date: Sep 29, 2000

I UNDERSTAND MITSUBIHI IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CRANKSHAFT BOLT PROBLEMS IN OTHER VEHICLES, AND THIS IS ANOTHER INCIDENT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: N/A)

Incident date: Jul 21, 2000

CURT & HAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED THE MITSUBISHI DEALER IN OUR AREA AND WERE TOLD THAT THIS PART WAS A VERY COMMON REPAIR TO THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. WHEN LOOKING FOR A USED PART, THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NONE TO BE HAD IN ENTIRE WESTERN U.S., AND REPAIR OF THIS PART, AFTER IT HAS BEEN BURNED IS NOT... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 15, 2000

THE TREAD JUST CAME FLYING RIGHT OFF OF THE TIRE, AND ALMOST CAUSED MY WIFE WHO IS PREGNENT AND MY CHIL OF FOUR TO ROLL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

Incident date: Mar 9, 1999

WHILE CONSUMER WAS IN THE STORE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jul 1, 1996

STEERING COLUMN FAILURE; ALSO, FRONT/REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED. *AK

Incident date: Jul 1, 1996

STEERING COLUMN FAILURE; ALSO, FRONT/REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED. *AK

Incident date: Dec 4, 1996

TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTER WILL NOT LOCK WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS.

Incident date: Oct 15, 1996

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, IT PERIODICALLY TENDS TO ACCELERATE AND SURGE FORWARD. *AK

Incident date: Oct 17, 1991

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES WITHIN 4 YEARS; WEAR THIN; METAL TO METAL GRINDING SOUND; EXCESSIVE STOPPING EFFECT. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	15.0	17.0	15.0	Regular	$4,500
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 — 1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO

6 manufacturer communications from 6 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
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

MMSA HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES MAY DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. *TT

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.

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

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990

STEERING COUPLING BOLT

There is no summary currently available

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989

FUEL HOSE

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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

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 (current)	2	22
1990	1	25	View
1989	2	10	View
1988	1	1	View
1987	1	4	View
1986	1	8	View
1984	1	0	View

Other MITSUBISHI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
OUTLANDER	352	1,784	View
OUTLANDER PHEV	157	36	View
ECLIPSE	131	2,788	View
OUTLANDER SPORT	91	719	View
LANCER	69	1,136	View
GALANT	65	2,435	View
MIRAGE	53	941	View
ECLIPSE SPYDER	34	285	View

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