1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
35
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
The 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO has received a total of 35 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (7 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (6 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO, potentially affecting up to 373,587 vehicles.
Recall 00V311001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 210,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 00V226001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 344 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES CAN DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED BRAKING ABILITY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER BRAKE HOSES.
View full details →Recall 98V205000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 60,243 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY CARGO MATS IN THE THIRD-SEAT AND CARGO AREA. THIS CARGO MAT INTERFERES WITH THE LATCHING INTEGRITY OF THE FOLDING THIRD SEATS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT OF THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THIRD-SEAT LATCH AND STRIKER. A RECTANGLE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CARGO MAT AROUND EACH STRIKER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STRIKER CLEARANCE AND PROPER LATCHING.
View full details →Recall 96V143002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 10,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Recall 96V143001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 93,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END HER VEHICLE. THE CRASH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT HIT HER HEAD BUT WAS UNABLE TO GIVE SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDING THE HEAD INJURY. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR A BROKEN ANKLE, HEAD TRAUMA AND WAS ALSO PLACED IN INTENSIVE CARE DUE TO THE HEAD TRAUMA. THE POLICE STATED THAT IF THE AIR BAG WOULD HAVE DEPLOY THE CONTACT COULD HAVE AVOIDED A SERIOUS INJURY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE AIR BAG; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. UPDATED 03/08/11 *BF UPDATED 12/14/11 *CN ADDED PICTURE UPDATED 12/18/13 *BF UPDATED 12/18/13
A 12 YEAR OLD BOY WAS KILLED WHEN HIS CARGO SEAT IN A MITSUBISHI MONTERO DETACHED AND CATAPULTED HIM OUT THE SIDE WINDOW IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT, BUT WITH THIS PARTICULAR SEAT DESIGN THE BELTS ARE ALL ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, RATHER THAN THE FLOOR, GIVING THE OCCUPANT NO RESTRAINT WHEN THE SEAT COMES DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR. *TR
A 12 YEAR OLD BOY WAS KILLED WHEN HIS CARGO SEAT IN A MITSUBISHI MONTERO DETACHED AND CATAPULTED HIM OUT THE SIDE WINDOW IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT, BUT WITH THIS PARTICULAR SEAT DESIGN THE BELTS ARE ALL ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, RATHER THAN THE FLOOR, GIVING THE OCCUPANT NO RESTRAINT WHEN THE SEAT COMES DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR. *TR
1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO BOLT SECURING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAME LOOSE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ACCIDENT AVERTED, THANK GOD. AS STATED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS, MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND MITSUBISHI AMERICA ABSOLUTELY REFUSE TO REPAIR MY TRUCK BECAUSE MY VIN IS NOT A MATCH FOR THE RECALL ON THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM. MY GUESS IS THAT WHEN SOMEONE DOES HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION THEY'LL PAY DEARLY IN LAWSUIT LOSSES WHEN THEY COULD SIMPLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AND KEEP THEIR CONSUMERS SAFE! I WILL BEGIN A WRITING CAMPAIGN IN REGARD TO THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT'S CLEAR THAT MITSUBISHI DOESN'T CARE UNTIL SOMEONE DIES. NICE WAY TO RUN YOUR COMPANY. BY THE WAY, THERE ARE NO FIRES/DEATHS/DAMAGE OR POLICE REPORTS BECAUSE THUS FAR, EVERYONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN LUCKY! *TR
WHILE DRIVING MY 1994 MITSUBISHI 3.0L MONTERO AT 55MPH ON A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT HITTING ANY OTHER VEHICLES.WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MY DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF INSIDE THE ENGINE. THEIR RECOMMENDATION WAS TO INSTALL A REBUILT ENGINE (IF THEY COULD FIND ONE) FOR $6200. THEY DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT A SAFETY RECALL EXISTED FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9823012 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. YD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MONTERO
- 1989 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 10 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 25 complaints
- 1991 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 22 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 18 complaints
- 1993 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 17 complaints
- 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO (current)
- 1995 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 106 complaints
- 1996 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 40 complaints
- 1997 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 85 complaints
- 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 91 complaints
- 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 47 complaints
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- MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 2,784 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI GALANT — 2,429 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 1,776 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 1,136 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 535 total complaints