1995 Mitsubishi Montero: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 86 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (38% of complaints); the 1993 and 1994 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
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 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Right rear axle housing weld id cracked where it was welded from the factory. It is leaking gear fluid from the crack. It goes about 3/4 the way aound the axle. I was driving and I felt a strange feeling in the rear of the montero check3d it and fould whwere it is seperatedat the weld, like it was not positioned correctly in the welding jig.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi montero. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the hood of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the crank shaft bolt needed to be repaired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not repaired because the recall had expired. The manufacturer was not notified. The NHTSA campaign number for the recall was unavailable. The failure mileage was 192,000.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the contact heard a strange noise as the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact also mentioned that a series of warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder and later towed to a private mechanic where it was found that the crankshaft pulley bolt had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2013
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi montero. While at a stop sign, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The mechanic stated that the pulley was not working properly. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v311001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The current and failure mileages were 152,000. Updated 09/16/08. *lj updated 09/18/08. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2008
“The crankshaft pulley bolt became loose, causing the vehicle to lose power steering,charging system, and the vehicle became hot. My wife was put in danger because of the steering loss during her commute from work in rush hour traffic. There is an active recall for this problem, NHTSA I.d. 00v311001 but the bolt was never replaced just inspected. I talked to the dealer and manufacturer service rep's and was informed by both that ,my vehicle was out of the "recall warranty" even though the original defective bolt caused the problem. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2006
“While driving my 1995 mitsubishi montero sr, the driver side front seat reclining bracket broke causing me to lose sight of the road. As a result, I was forced to swerve the vehicle to the side of the road while in the middle of traffic. Upon inspection I noticed the bracket had broken completely away from the frame of the seat. *jb”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2006
“Front drivers side seat failure: attachment of seat back frame to seat bracket for reclining broke on right side of seat(side near shifter) - luckily this happened in the drive way when getting in the car. If it had happened during traffic or rear-end collision could have been fatal. I am not fat either 6'2" - 210 pounds. Car now undrivable due to lack of back support. *jb”Owner report · Seats · Dec 2005
“While driving a 1995 mitubishi montero a possibly fatal failure occurred. When accelerating from a driveway the bracket of the driver's side seat back failed causing the seat to recline all the way back until it was completely horizontal. This caused the driver to lose sight of the road and lose control of the vehicle. The montero jerked to the right and went off the road. *jb”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2004
“While driving at 40 mph vehicle lost power steering. Vehicle veered off of the road onto a grassy area. The vehicle nearly collided with other vehicles coming towards it. A mechanic examined the vehicle, and found that the crank shaft pulley was defective.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2004
“Crankshaft pulley bolt broke off inside the crank shaft. Pulley began wobbling and shredding the belts causing loss of power steering at highway speeds. Vehicle towed 130 miles back to dealer location. Told by dealer the defective bolt was due to recent head gasket work and had nothing to do with the multiple reports of this bolt failing or the safety recall that had been issued. *la”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 20 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (38% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Mitsubishi Montero problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 147,500 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning unknown or other. 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.