Mitsubishi Montero 1992
Model Montero made in 1992 by Mitsubishi got 18 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and interior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and trailer hitches. The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 18 | 910821 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 16/23/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 18 | 910821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V311001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 01/01/1991 to 01/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 210000 | 10/31/2000 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/02/2000 | 10/24/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification will be performed in five separate owner mailings, with the first mailing beginning october 31, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V143002 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 08/01/1991 to 01/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 12/03/1996 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/12/1996 | 09/03/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishicaribbean at 1-787-251-8715.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 96V143001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 08/01/1991 to 01/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 93000 | 09/15/1996 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/25/1996 | 09/03/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93E023000 | REESE PRODUCTS, INC | E (Equipment) | 670 | 07/22/1993 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/22/1993 | 07/27/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the trailer hitch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: trailer hitch.equipment description: reese class ii trailer hitch, part no. 06070.note: if your vehicle is presented to the dealer from whom you purchased theitem on an agreed service date and the remedy is not provided or the remedy does correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, please contact reese products warranty department at 1-800-326-1090, ext. 203. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB9752B002 | 02/01/1997 | 52073 | Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0316001 | 04/01/2003 | 10001719 | Spark plug cable identification - service manual revision. *tt | 06/23/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TIN01SR003 | 01/26/2001 | 625956 | Technical information regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement. *tt | 12/12/2001 | |
| 67 | 02/01/2001 | 618238 | Subject regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| ATIN01SR002 | 01/18/2001 | 617812 | This 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. *tt | 03/29/2001 | |
| SR01002 | 01/01/2001 | 617809 | Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. is voluntarily recalling certain affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt | 03/29/2001 | |
| 97090114001 | 09/01/1997 | 54306 | Procedure for replacing the water passage gaskets on various vehicles. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| TSB9711002 | 02/01/1997 | 52060 | New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 97110154013 | 11/01/1997 | 54032 | Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| TSB9754002 | 01/01/1997 | 52079 | Corrected motor antenna and control unit inspection procedures- service manual revision. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 97090152B003 | 09/01/1997 | 54299 | Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 97090154009 | 09/01/1997 | 54301 | Information containing a new and revised procedures for adjusting headlights aim on affected vehicles. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| TSB0013003 | 04/01/2000 | 612508 | Information containing recommended fuels for certain vehicles. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| 97040113007 | 04/01/1997 | 53052 | Specifications for affected vehicles. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 96V143 | 08/28/1998 | 615976 | Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 9851003 | 08/06/1998 | 601498 | Some vehicles experience paint peeling from the roof rack surface. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSB9711006 | 05/01/1997 | 52630 | Throttle body procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9700005 | 06/01/1997 | 52620 | Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9716004 | 05/01/1997 | 52640 | Generator stator removal - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711009 | 05/01/1997 | 52627 | Corrected upper oil pan installation procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711007 | 05/01/1997 | 52629 | Corrected cylinder head bolt tightening procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| TSB9813005 | 06/01/1998 | 601990 | Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt | 09/01/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| TSB9742A003 | 02/01/1997 | 52068 | Power window motor and regulator assembly procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 02/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Engine failure due to defective engine module, replacing second module. dealer notified. *ak spark plugs were not operative due to ecm failure. the dealer installed the repaired ecm. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 182000 | 1 | |
| Mitsubishi montero 1992. nhtsa campaign id:00v311001 and 96v143002. dealership claims that the recall is void because the bolt broke and they assume that it broke not because of recalled part but improper repair. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2007 | 155000 | 1 | |
| I own a 1992 mitsubishi montero. this vehicle is under recall, detailed below: | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 45 | 06/10/1993 | |
| Thermostat failed to function properly. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/28/2001 | 1 | ||
| Crankcase bolt was under recall and was inspected at dealer last april of 2001. dec . 28th noise from engine forced me to go to indepent shop i have used previously the crankcase bolt that was under recall and was inspected 10,000 miles earlier and found to be at proper torque had loosened .i spoke to califonia customer no service to have the vehicle reinspected and to be reimbursed 67.00 to tighten bolt with no success. if you have any suggestions i would appreciate it. .but the recall at least in my case didn't fix the problem it.*ak | |||
| 02/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Engine failure due to defective engine module, replacing second module. dealer notified. *ak spark plugs were not operative due to ecm failure. the dealer installed the repaired ecm. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1994 | |
| This car has been a lemon mitsubushi has the complete repair record they say its the only one i find that hard to belive as there own dealer said valve train problems were frequent. | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/12/1998 | |||
| Abs warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. cause unknown. also replaced dome lights, and driver's side door switch jams. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 06/27/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving the front wheel locked up. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| While driving and putting on brakes pedal went to the floor. consumer saw a school bus and swerved and hit another vehicle. car was still going and it would not stop. consumer ran up an embankment and used emergency brake that didn't really help, took to mechanic, and there was a big split in the brake line, leading to the caliper. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1999 | |||
| Driving on the road approx 20-25mph and approaching a stop light hit the brakes, went straight to the floor, swerved to avoid hitting a school bus pump. brake didn't slow the vehicle down. vehicle continued down the road, turned off into alley. and threw it in park in order to stop. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1998 | |||
| Abs warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. cause unknown. also replaced dome lights, and driver's side door switch jams. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/21/1995 | |||
| The car has experienced leaking of the brake system.please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 182000 | 1 | |
| Mitsubishi montero 1992. nhtsa campaign id:00v311001 and 96v143002. dealership claims that the recall is void because the bolt broke and they assume that it broke not because of recalled part but improper repair. *tr | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| While driving and putting on brakes pedal went to the floor. consumer saw a school bus and swerved and hit another vehicle. car was still going and it would not stop. consumer ran up an embankment and used emergency brake that didn't really help, took to mechanic, and there was a big split in the brake line, leading to the caliper. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 03/12/1998 | |||
| Abs warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. cause unknown. also replaced dome lights, and driver's side door switch jams. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1994 | |
| This car has been a lemon mitsubushi has the complete repair record they say its the only one i find that hard to belive as there own dealer said valve train problems were frequent. | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 01/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| Wheel rusting around the outer rim on all four wheels. wheels coated with white paint. tt | |||