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Mitsubishi Montero Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 783 owner complaints across 22 model years of the Mitsubishi Montero (1984–2006). The most-complained-about year is 2001.

16
safety recalls, all years
783
owner complaints, all years
1994
year with most recalls
2001
year with most complaints

Pick your Mitsubishi Montero model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2006 Mitsubishi Montero04
2005 Mitsubishi Montero01
2004 Mitsubishi Montero35
2003 Mitsubishi Montero239
2002 Mitsubishi Montero3111
2001 Mitsubishi Montero4166
2000 Mitsubishi Montero251
1999 Mitsubishi Montero240
1998 Mitsubishi Montero474
1997 Mitsubishi Montero263
1996 Mitsubishi Montero227
1995 Mitsubishi Montero286
1994 Mitsubishi Montero531
1993 Mitsubishi Montero314
1992 Mitsubishi Montero312
1991 Mitsubishi Montero118
1990 Mitsubishi Montero123
1989 Mitsubishi Montero210
1988 Mitsubishi Montero11
1987 Mitsubishi Montero13
1986 Mitsubishi Montero14
1984 Mitsubishi Montero10

What Mitsubishi Montero owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 783 complaints with NHTSA. The 2001 model year has the most, with 166.

All Mitsubishi Montero recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mitsubishi Montero, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 20V035000 Reported 18,123 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to…

    Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V428000 Reported 100,432 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also…

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  3. Storage (fuel system)

    NHTSA 04V319000 Reported 44,214 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain sport utility vehicles, when the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is parked facing forward on an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve may not maintain proper sealing in the event the fuel expands from a rise in the ambient temperature.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the leveling valve. The recall began on august 30, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  4. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V095000 Reported 491 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the vehicle capacity weights as stated on the tire and loading information label are in error.

    Remedy: Owners will be sent replacement labels with instructions on how to install them. The recall began on april 14, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Model years: 2004

  5. Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V067000 Reported 134,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manual does not contain a step-by-step description for headrest adjustment when installing a child restraint system (crs) tether strap.

    Remedy: A letter outlining the problem will be sent to owners along with a sticker containing the correct instructions as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the owner's manual. The recall began on march 29,…

    Model years: 2001

  6. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V254001 Reported 39,020 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured. Over a period of time, this could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator.

    Remedy: Dealers will install an improved accumulator. Owner notification mailing began october 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

    Model years: 2001, 2002

  7. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 00V311001 Reported 210,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

  8. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V226001 Reported 344 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front lower brake hoses can develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right lower brake hoses.

    Model years: 1994

  9. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 00V123002 Reported 4,275 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles are equipped with outside rearview mirrors on the passenger side which do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 111, "rearview mirrors."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview mirror.

    Model years: 2001

  10. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 98V220000 Reported 61,800 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is…

    Model years: 1997, 1998

  11. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 98V205000 Reported 60,243 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. A rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching.

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

  12. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V143002 Reported 10,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

    Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994

  13. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V143001 Reported 93,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

    Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994

  14. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V103004 Reported 658,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

  15. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 89V030000 Reported 7,500 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER

    The engines are subject to throttle valve icing under certain conditions.

    Remedy: Install a heated adapter plate.

    Model years: 1989

  16. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 84V098000 Reported 2,489 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER

    Oil pressure gauge sending unit, located on the right hand side of the engine, may leak oil. Engine parts could be damaged due to resulting lack of lubrication.

    Remedy: Upon inspection, a modified oil pressure gauge sending unit will be installed if necessary.

    Model years: 1984

Other Mitsubishi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.