CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Mitsubishi Montero has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (8 reports).
1990 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
Most common 1990 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND ALL OTHER BELT-DRIVEN COMPONENTS. *JB
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
1990 Mitsubishi Montero questions
Does the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Seat Belts (6), Visibility (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Mitsubishi Montero has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.