1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
The 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO has received a total of 25 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 Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 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 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MONTERO
- 1986 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 8 complaints
- 1987 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 4 complaints
- 1988 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 1 complaint
- 1989 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 10 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO (current)
- 1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 22 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 18 complaints
- 1993 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 17 complaints
- 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 35 complaints
- 1995 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 106 complaints
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