1993 Mitsubishi Montero
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 Mitsubishi Montero. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. if the bolt IS damaged, it will be replaced.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
14 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Steering
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…
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 the crankshaft had to be tighten again. the contact expressed concern because the bolt was replaced and tightened before and the problem should not have recurred. the manufacturer was contacted who refused to cover the repair a second time under the recall.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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 happen at highway speed! *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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 two.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
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
While driving at 65mph crankshaft bolt snapped, causing motor to shutoff with no warning. Dealer notified.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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 around $2,500.00 for a vehicle that IS not even 10 years old yet. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
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. bracket was still attached, and right bolt was still holding it. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
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 · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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…
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 into engine compartment and into vehicle. this will not pass state inspection and I was advised that all bolts must be replaced ! can not be
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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…
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 manufacturer while the anti-rust protection applied during the painting of the said body frame. As warranted by the( dot number: n/a tire size: 235x75rx15 )
- Electrical system › Wiring · Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
Electrical short, cauisng the wiring to to melt causing the vehicle to cut off.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Wires shorted out melting post down in gas tank. tt
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.
- 10001719Spark plug cable identification - service manual revision.
- 625956Technical information regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement.
- 618238Subject regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement.
- 617812This 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.
- 617809Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. IS voluntarily recalling certain affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt.
- 615976Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.
- 612508Information containing recommended fuels for certain vehicles.
- 601990Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling.
- 601498Some vehicles experience paint peeling from the roof rack surface.
- 54306Procedure for replacing the water passage gaskets on various vehicles.
- 54301Information containing a new and revised procedures for adjusting headlights aim on affected vehicles.
- 54299Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings.
- 54032Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures.
- 53052Specifications for affected vehicles.
- 52640Generator stator removal - service manual revision.
- 52630Throttle body procedures - service manual revision.
- 52629Corrected cylinder head bolt tightening procedures - service manual revision.
- 52627Corrected upper oil pan installation procedures - service manual revision.
- 52079Corrected motor antenna and control unit inspection procedures- service manual revision.
- 52073Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision.
- 52068Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
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