1990 mitusbishi montero started to smoke. Consumer pulled over to shoulder and vehicle became engulfed in flames. *njohio traffic crash report # 10-0206-89.
The worst 1990 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine7
- Seat belts6
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine7
- Seat belts6
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Transmission2
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103004 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero
Defect investigations
Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95004
Steering coupling bolt
There is no summary currently available
PE90034
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Mitsubishi Montero fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 17 | 15-16 |
What 1990 Mitsubishi Montero owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Engine crankshaft pulley bolt broke, causing loss of power steering and all other belt-driven components.
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
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.
The bolt on the front of the crankshaft broke off, causing the pulley and belt to fly off, resulting in loss of power steering and loss of vehicle control.
Consumer had found a design fraud on vehicle. Had taken it to a technician for check up. Found rear brake hose will pull when vehicle is lifted. Then when is put back on ground could have brake failure due to extension on brake hose.
Vehicle was parked on driveway for about 5 minutes when an underhood fire started in engine. Prior to incident, consumer had a broken thermostat replaced. *ak
Exhaust system & oil were full of gas. Mechanic had to contact someone in orgeon to get help. Neither had ever heard or seen anything like it. Consumer had to get a jump start, and just from sparks vehicle could have blown up. Mechanic said still no guarantee that it still won't blow up.
Firestone wilderness ii tires experienced tread separation, consumer replaced tires after having only 20000 miles on them, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
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Questions about the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero
Is the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero, fewer than a typical Montero model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero?
Engine and cooling, with 7 complaints. Next is seat belts (6).
How many recalls does the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Mitsubishi Montero have bad engine?
The Mitsubishi Montero model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (36 complaints), 2001 (24 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero range from 15 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.6L 4-cyl, 4WD) gets 15 city and 17 highway.
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