Mitsubishi Montero 1989
Model Montero made in 1989 by Mitsubishi got 10 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, vehicle speed control. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.6l, 3.0l.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/19/18 | 18/25/21 | Regular | $ 792 | 18 | 880813 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/17/17 | 19/22/20 | Regular | $ 838 | 18 | 880813 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 891 | 18 | 880813 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103004 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 658000 | 11/01/1995 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light duty trucks and vans equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V030000 | MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER | from 08/01/1988 to 02/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 7500 | 03/30/1989 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/03/1989 | 03/13/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engines are subject to throttle valve icing under certain conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may cause the throttle valve to stick and not allowthe engine rpm to return to idle which could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a heated adapter plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine/throttle valve.vehicle description: passenger cars with v-6 engines. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB9711002 | 02/01/1997 | 52060 | New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95004 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/01/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103004 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE89131 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/19/1989 | 09/06/1989 | FUEL HOSE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 194000 | 1 | 10/15/1988 |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/06/1998 | |||
| Engine crankshaft:pulley bolts broke. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/22/2000 | 3 | 02/01/1999 | |
| 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. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Plastic press release button broke off making seat belt buckle inoperable. owner has broken part. tt | |||
| 06/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Driver side seat belt buckle model #524 does not latch most of the time. tt | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/16/1995 | |||
| When making left hand turns vehicle went out of control. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/13/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1989 | |
| The tie rod broke inside the adjustment sleeve. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Vehicle not designed to turn corners as other 2 wheel drive vehicles, causing loss of control/accident. *sd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/16/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1989 | |
| 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 ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Accelerator pedal stuck while driving the vehicle. tt | |||