1989 Mitsubishi Montero
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Mitsubishi Montero. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
The engines are subject to throttle valve icing under certain conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
10 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
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
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, without any warning. *Ak( dot number: elbncjl495 tire size: p235/75 R1 )
- Unknown or other
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…
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 possible, because he can give us a "written gaurantee that the same problem will happen again. we have spent around $900.00 so far on this problem, and the estimate to get it fixed again IS $1400.00. our family has been without a vehicle for over a month because we can't afford the repair cost.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine crankshaft:pulley bolts broke.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
The tie rod broke inside the adjustment sleeve.
- Vehicle speed control
Accelerator pedal stuck while driving the vehicle. tt
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle not designed to turn corners as other 2 wheel drive vehicles, causing loss of control/accident. *Sd
- Steering
When making left hand turns vehicle went out of control. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Plastic press release button broke off making seat belt buckle inoperable. Owner has broken part. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver side seat belt buckle model #524 does not latch most of the time. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel hose
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This 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.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
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