1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
The 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO, potentially affecting up to 658,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103004 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 658,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE HASDTHREE RECALLS,MANUFACTURER FAILED TO FIX,EMISSIONS FAILURE,/SUBSYSTEMS/CARBURATOR FAILS SMOG AS RESULT. *AK
VEHICLE HASDTHREE RECALLS,MANUFACTURER FAILED TO FIX,EMISSIONS FAILURE,/SUBSYSTEMS/CARBURATOR FAILS SMOG AS RESULT. *AK
VEHICLE HASDTHREE RECALLS,MANUFACTURER FAILED TO FIX,EMISSIONS FAILURE,/SUBSYSTEMS/CARBURATOR FAILS SMOG AS RESULT. *AK
BATTERY REPLACED.
CLUTCH FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MONTERO
- 1984 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 0 complaints
- 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO (current)
- 1987 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 4 complaints
- 1988 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 1 complaint
- 1989 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 10 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 25 complaints
- 1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 22 complaints
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- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
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