1993 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
3 recalls — 17 complaints — 26 TSBs
00V311001 Oct 2, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE... Read more
96V143002 Aug 12, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
96V143001 Jul 25, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Nov 21, 2006
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE PULLEY FOR THE POWER STEERING WAS LOOSE. AS THE CONTACT ALREADY HAD THE RECALL # 00V311001, REGARDING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE REPAIRS PERFORMED ONCE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 21, 2006
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE PULLEY FOR THE POWER STEERING WAS LOOSE. AS THE CONTACT ALREADY HAD THE RECALL # 00V311001, REGARDING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE REPAIRS PERFORMED ONCE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Apr 12, 2005
Incident date: Apr 12, 2005
PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED FORWARD WHEN THE RIGHT WHEEL DID NOT STEER. DROVE VEHICLE BACK INTO DRIVEWAY. PASSENGER SIDE INNER TIE-ROD PULLED OUT OF THE TREADED TUBE. ORDERED PARTS TO REPLACE BOTH INNER AND OUTER TIE-RODS WITH CONNECTING THREADED TUBE. IT'S A GOOD THING IT DIDN'T HAPPE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 25, 2004
Incident date: Aug 21, 2004
ADDITION TO COMPLAINT 10088338. FTER HAVING THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY MY MECHANIC, THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE BOLT (THE ONE LISTED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL) BACKED OUT OF THE CRANK SHAFT CAUSING THE PULLY TO WOBBLE (DISTROYING THE PULLEY IN THE PROCESS). ONCE THE BOLT WAS 3/4 OF THE WAY OUT, IT SNAPPED IN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 21, 2004
ON 03/16/01 RECALL WORK WAS DONE AT SERVICE DEALER. ON DATE OF INCIDENT, CRANK BOLT SHEERED OFF OR CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 45M MPH. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 2, 2003
Incident date: Dec 2, 2003
ENGINE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT SHOP. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE. AS A RESULT, ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 8, 2002
Incident date: Jul 16, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH CRANKSHAFT BOLT SNAPPED, CAUSING MOTOR TO SHUTOFF WITH NO WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 8, 2002
Incident date: Feb 4, 2002
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT CAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE CRANKSHAFT TO STRIP OUT THE GEARING. THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO LOOSE POWER & WAS LESS RESPONSIVE ... & THE HIDEOUS SCREECHING SOUND SCARED THE HECK OUT OF ALL THE DRIVERS & PEDESTRIANS WHO WERE NEARBY AT THE INTERSECTION. REPAIRS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE AROUN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 15, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
THE CRANKSHAFT BOLTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-311, THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 4, 2001
Incident date: Nov 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING OUT OF PARKING LOT AND WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, STEERING COLUMN DROPPED DOWN. IT WAS AN ADJUSTED STEERING COLUMN. TRIED TO READJUST IT, WHICH WAS NOT A PROBLEM. DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND PARKED IT. CHECKED UNDER DASH NEAR COLUMN AND NOTICED A BOLT HAD FALLEN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Aug 21, 2000
ON MITSUBISHI, MONTERO 1993, WITH B.F.GOODRICH TA 30 X 9.5 TIRES, CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK IN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER FELT TREAD MAY HAVE BEEN SEPARATING.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Jul 10, 1999
STEERING WHEEL DEVELOPED A 2 TO 3 INCH FRONT TO BACK MOTION. TRUCK WILL NOT PASS PA INSPECTION. A MITSU MASTER MECHANIC SAYS WHOLE STEERING COLUMN MUST BE REPLACED AS BAD BEARING IN COLUMN CAN NOT BE. AS FOR BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLT ON LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE IT ALLOWS A HIGH PRESSURE EXHAUST LEAK ... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Jul 10, 1999
STEERING WHEEL DEVELOPED A 2 TO 3 INCH FRONT TO BACK MOTION. TRUCK WILL NOT PASS PA INSPECTION. A MITSU MASTER MECHANIC SAYS WHOLE STEERING COLUMN MUST BE REPLACED AS BAD BEARING IN COLUMN CAN NOT BE. AS FOR BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLT ON LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE IT ALLOWS A HIGH PRESSURE EXHAUST LEAK ... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Oct 24, 1998
THE CORROSION WERE RECENTLY DISCOVERED. JUST BELOW THE RIGHTSIDE OF THE MAIN FRAME BY THE FRONT RIGHT DOOR. THE PAINT BLOATED OUT BULGING, BUT INTACT. AS THE RESULT OF THE RUST CRIPPLING UNDERNEATH. WHEREIN THERE IS NO USUAL DINGS NOR SCRATCHES TO THE SURFACE. SUGGESTING A FAILURE OF THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 12, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUISNG THE WIRING TO TO MELT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 12, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUISNG THE WIRING TO TO MELT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 5, 1995
WIRES SHORTED OUT MELTING POST DOWN IN GAS TANK. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1993 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) | 14.0 | 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 — 1993 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
26 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 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.
0316001
Apr 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPARK PLUG CABLE IDENTIFICATION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
67
Feb 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *JB
TIN01SR003
Jan 26, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT. *TT
ATIN01SR002
Jan 18, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS ADVANCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE STATES THAT MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. (MMSA) IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT
SR01002
Jan 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING CERTAIN AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR A POSSIBLE LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *TT
TSB0013003
Apr 1, 2000
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
96V143
Aug 28, 1998
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
9851003
Aug 6, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PAINT PEELING FROM THE ROOF RACK SURFACE. *YC
TSB9813005
Jun 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT
97110154013
Nov 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION CONTAINING ADDITIONAL GLASS ANTENNA CAUTIONS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *YC
97090114001
Sep 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE WATER PASSAGE GASKETS ON VARIOUS VEHICLES. *YC
97090154009
Sep 1, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION CONTAINING A NEW AND REVISED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS AIM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *YC
97090152B003
Sep 1, 1997
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. *YC
TSB9716004
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GENERATOR STATOR REMOVAL - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9711006
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THROTTLE BODY PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9711007
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CORRECTED CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9711009
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CORRECTED UPPER OIL PAN INSTALLATION PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
97040113007
Apr 1, 1997
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
SPECIFICATIONS FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES. *YC
TSB9711002
Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
TSB9752B002
Feb 1, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
ADDITIONAL SRS AIR BAG TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD
TSB9742A003
Feb 1, 1997
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW MOTOR AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES. *JD
TSB9754002
Jan 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CORRECTED MOTOR ANTENNA AND CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION PROCEDURES- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *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 (current) | 3 | 17 | |
| 1992 | 4 | 18 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |