The 1991 Mitsubishi Montero has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (7 reports).
1Recalls
18Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1991 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
Most common 1991 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
I PURCHASED A MITSUBISHI MONTERO AS A MAIN CAR TO TRANSPORT BACK AND FORTH TO MY BUSINESS. THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT CAME OUT AND I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE PULLEY BOLT BROKE OFF IN THE CRANKSHAFT NOW I AM STUCK TRYING TO FIND A MECHANIC TO DRILL THE REMAINDER OF THE BOLT OUT. I BELIEVE THAT BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ALONG WITH THE COUNTLESS CONSUMERS THAT HAVE NOT LOGGED ONTO THIS SITE TO LAUNCH THIS COMPLAINT AND SINCE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT MITSUBISHI DEALERS SHOULD RECALL THIS PRODUCT AND REMEDY THE PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL. *JB
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL AT ONLY 1500 MILES. CONSUMER DID FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ON THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO OVERHEAT. THE DEALERSHIP IS FALSIFYING INFORMATION TO AN OFFICER BECAUSE THEY TOLD HIM CONSUMER WAS BEHIND ON HIS PAYMENTS AND HE IS NOT. *TT *JB
I WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND MY A/T LIGHTS CAME ON ASWELL AS MY BATTERY LIGHT. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND OPENED MY HOOD AND SAW MY HARMONIC BALANCER/PULLEY LAYING ON MY SKID PLATE AS WELL AS A BROKEN BOLT. I RESEARCHED IT AND FOUND OUT IT HAPPENS ALOT ON THE VEHICLE AND THAT ITS VERY COMMON. I USE THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE TO SCHOOL AND TO WORK NEVER ABUSE IT AND NOW I AM STUCK PAYING MORE THEN I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR. ALL THAT IS ABLE TO HAPPEN IS ME PAY FOR A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND SUFFER MISSING SCHOOL. THE VEHICLE IS A 1991 MONTERO.
THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL.*JB
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER STEERING.*AK
1991 Mitsubishi Montero questions
Does the 1991 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Mitsubishi Montero: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mitsubishi Montero?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Steering (4), Tires (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.
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