1991 Mitsubishi Montero
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 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 weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
18 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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 mechanic to drill the remainder of the bolt out. I believe that based on the number of complaints concerning this problem along with the countless consumers that have not logged onto this site to launch this complaint and since it IS a common problem that mitsubishi dealers should recall this product and remedy the problem once and for all. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic
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 because they told him consumer was behind on his payments and he IS not. *tt *jb
- Steering
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…
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 very common. I use the vehicle to drive to school and to work never abuse it and now I am stuck paying more then I bought the car for. All that IS able to happen IS me pay for a problem that should be recalled and suffer missing school. The vehicle IS a 1991 montero.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil.*jb
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving and without warning there was loss of power steering.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Tires
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…
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 vehicle, because the battery keeps moving and has no battery box or post to keep it stablized. I've only had the car 6 months, we just bought it. we got it checked out by winston tires in barstow before we bought it and only minor problems show up. upon winston tires assessment, we bought the SUV. also we we not allowed to get a warranty through the dealer, because his loan company wouldn't allow it. instead of letting us know before we drove off with the vehicles, marine corp west wouldn't give us a warranty for this SUV. we were already obligated to go through with buying this vehicle without the warranty after we drove off the lot. but it's their fault for not letting us know ahead of time. thank you
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While traveling and without any indication engine died. Technician stated that bolts came out from crankshaft/ pully. please provide further information.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Crankshaft pulley bolt became loose over time. Pulley bolt came out while driving, causing a loss of power steering. Dealr has been contacted.*ak
- Tires
I have been to firestone and they say this tire IS not covered under their recall.*ak (dot number: vd60aw3238 tiresize: 3110.50r15)
- Vehicle speed control
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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)
- Unknown or other
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…
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 an option. the housing has burned to where they aren't able to attach new components to it. thank you for looking into this. it seems to me, that if mitsubishi has had this kind of problem in many other monteros, then they should be doing a recall. thanks again, lori lannigan no safety defect listed. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
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 )
- Electrical system
While consumer was in the store vehicle caught on fire from the electrical system, and consumer can't determine the problem. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column failure; also, front/rear seat belt buckles failed. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Transmission gear shifter will not lock when key IS removed from ignition switch, allowing vehicle to roll backwards.
- Vehicle speed control
During vehicle operation when the vehicle comes to a stop, it periodically tends to accelerate and surge forward. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Front brake rotors have been replaced 5 times within 4 years; wear thin; metal to metal grinding sound; excessive stopping effect. 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
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.
- 615976Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
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