1993 Mitsubishi Montero: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Dt*: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, it was noticed that the pulley for the power steering was loose. As the contact already had the recall # 00v311001, regarding engine and engine cooling:engine repairs performed once, the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft had to be tighten again. The contact expressed concern because the bolt was replaced and tightened before and the problem should not have recurred. The manufacturer was contacted who refused to cover the repair a second time under the recall.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2006
“Pulled out of driveway and proceeded forward when the right wheel did not steer. Drove vehicle back into driveway. Passenger side inner tie-rod pulled out of the treaded tube. Ordered parts to replace both inner and outer tie-rods with connecting threaded tube. It's a good thing it didn't happen at highway speed! *ak”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2005
“On 03/16/01 recall work was done at service dealer. On date of incident, crank bolt sheered off or came out while driving at 45m mph. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2004
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“Addition to complaint 10088338. Fter having the vehicle checked by my mechanic, the problem is that the bolt (the one listed in the original recall) backed out of the crank shaft causing the pully to wobble (distroying the pulley in the process). Once the bolt was 3/4 of the way out, it snapped in two.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2004
“Engine stalled in the middle of an intersection while driving at 55 mph. Vehicle was towed to independent shop. Technician stated that bolt securing the crankshaft pulley broke. As a result, engine was overhauled at owner's expense.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2003
“Crankshaft pulley bolt came loose, causing the crankshaft to strip out the gearing. The vehicle seemed to loose power & was less responsive ... & the hideous screeching sound scared the heck out of all the drivers & pedestrians who were nearby at the intersection. Repairs are estimated to be around $2,500.00 for a vehicle that is not even 10 years old yet. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2002
“While driving out of parking lot and was making a left turn, steering column dropped down. It was an adjusted steering column. Tried to readjust it, which was not a problem. Drove vehicle home and parked it. Checked under dash near column and noticed a bolt had fallen out, and needed to be replaced. Bracket was still attached, and right bolt was still holding it. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2000
“The crankshaft bolts failed while driving causing a sudden loss of power steering prior to recall notice 00v-311, the consumer request reimbursement. Nlm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2000
“On mitsubishi, montero 1993, with b.f.goodrich ta 30 x 9.5 tires, consumer noticed a crack in the right front tire. Consumer felt tread may have been separating.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2000
“Steering wheel developed a 2 to 3 inch front to back motion. Truck will not pass pa inspection. A mitsu master mechanic says whole steering column must be replaced as bad bearing in column can not be. As for broken manifold bolt on left side of engine it allows a high pressure exhaust leak into engine compartment and into vehicle. This will not pass state inspection and I was advised that all bolts must be replaced ! Can not be”Owner report · Steering · Jul 1999
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE BOLT IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
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Is the 1993 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Mitsubishi Montero. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1993 Mitsubishi Montero have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.