Mitsubishi Montero 1990

Model Montero made in 1990 by Mitsubishi got 25 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: seat belts, steering. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.6l, 3.0l.

Model 1990

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.6L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD16/19/1718/24/21Regular$ 92618890729
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD16/18/1718/24/20Regular$ 92618890729
( 3.0L) 6Manual, 5 gears4WD16/19/1717/24/20Regular$ 92618890729

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103004MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)65800011/01/1995ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB971100202/01/199752060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd07/17/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95004MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/10/199508/01/1995TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103004
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
PE90034MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.01/22/199003/15/1990STEERING COUPLING BOLT
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05/24/20081
 1990 mitusbishi montero started to smoke. consumer pulled over to shoulder and vehicle became engulfed in flames. *njohio traffic crash report # 10-0206-89. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/03/2002263000101/01/1991
 Consumer called complaining about having problem with the engine bolt that broke while driving the vehicle at 25 mph. ts there was a failure in the vibration damper bolt which caused the pulley to fall off. *jg
01/12/200111
 The bolt on the front of the crankshaft broke off, causing the pulley and belt to fly off, resulting in loss of power steering and loss of vehicle control.
11/29/2000
 Exhaust system & oil were full of gas. mechanic had to contact someone in orgeon to get help. neither had ever heard or seen anything like it. consumer had to get a jump start, and just from sparks vehicle could have blown up. mechanic said still no guarantee that it still won't blow up. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/23/20011
 Vehicle was parked on driveway for about 5 minutes when an underhood fire started in engine. prior to incident, consumer had a broken thermostat replaced. *ak *slc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
11/27/20041
 While driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly consumer lost power steering. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the pulley needed to be replaced. *ak
03/18/2003194718101/04/2002
 Engine crankshaft pulley bolt broke, causing loss of power steering and all other belt-driven components. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
11/29/2000
 Exhaust system & oil were full of gas. mechanic had to contact someone in orgeon to get help. neither had ever heard or seen anything like it. consumer had to get a jump start, and just from sparks vehicle could have blown up. mechanic said still no guarantee that it still won't blow up. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
05/24/19951
 The electrical wiring going to the fuel pump was burned out and melted part of the fuel pump. tt
POWER TRAIN
01/01/2001104/01/1990
 The transmission in this vehicle has been hard to shift for a couple of years, and i want to know if this is a common problem, and if there is a recall on the transmissions. i have done some research, and this may be a recall number that may help (m9122008000). *****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******770805. *ak *jb
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
 While driving, at approximately 25mph, shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, stick which connects with clutch plate below rubber gaurd broke off between 2nd and 3rd gear, clutch never engaged in 3rd gear, dealer replaced clutch, which sticks intermittently between 1st and 2nd gear only. *ak
SEAT BELTS
08/22/1998
 The consumer is experiencing problems with the seat restraint belt in the middle rear seat. the restraint buckle is too loose and the belt is not long enough to restrain child safety seats. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01/31/1996
 Dealer has been contacted about recall on three occasions, reply--- no parts. *ak
04/01/19951
 Seat belt latch release button deteriorated/broke, causing the seat belt tab to jam/not properly catch in the buckle. *sd
06/14/19931
 The red button broke into pieces and fell into buckle, causing the seat belt to be unusable. tt
04/10/1993
 The both seat belt buckle piece of the plastic broke and fall inside the buckle hard to lock. tt
10/01/19941
 Seat belt; front passenger side seat belt buckle inside plastic broke. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
03/02/20010
 Consumer had found a design fraud on vehicle. had taken it to a technician for check up. found rear brake hose will pull when vehicle is lifted. then when is put back on ground could have brake failure due to extension on brake hose.*ak
03/18/1996
 The front brake hose broke down. please describe.
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
08/10/19962
 Steering shaft that goes into steering gear gets pittedand erodes due to road grime and salt, this rough shaft tears sealand lubrication is depleted, vehicle hard to steer/does not return to straight without manual assist. *ak
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
09/29/19984
 Firestone wilderness ii tires experienced tread separation, consumer replaced tires after having only 20000 miles on them, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
01/05/2000
 Sudden acceleration after engaging vehicle into gear, resulted in crash. there was property damage, and vehicle was totaled by insurance company. dealer/manufacturer notified. *ak *ml
12/31/1997
 While driving the throttle stuck, causing the vehicle to increase speed, owner put vehicle into neutral, hit brake and vehicle spun out of control, resulting in a vehicle rollover. *ak
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
11/15/1993
 Outer rearview mirrors screws stripped, cannot be tightend; mirrors sway back and forth; driver cannot adjust to view traffic; causes hazardous driving. *ak

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