1986 Mitsubishi Montero problems
The Mitsubishi Pajero (三菱・パジェロ, Japanese: ; English: /pəˈhɛroʊ/; Spanish: ) is a full-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) manufactured and marketed globally by Mitsubishi over four generations — introduced in 1981 and discontinued in 2021.
The Pajero nameplate derives from Leopardus pajeros, the Pampas cat. Mitsubishi marketed the SUV as the Montero in North America, Spain, and Latin America (except for Brazil and Jamaica) due to the term "pajero" being derogatory (meaning "wanker") in Spanish. In the United Kingdom, it was known as the Shogun (将軍), named after the Japanese word for "General." The model was discontinued in North America in 2006.
The Pajero, Montero, and Shogun names were used on other, mechanically unrelated models, such as the Pajero Mini kei car, the Pajero Junior and Pajero iO/Pinin mini SUVs, and the Triton-based Pajero/Montero/Shogun Sport mid-size SUVs. The Pajero is one of four models by Mitsubishi (the others being the Triton, Pajero Sport and the Pajero iO) that share Mitsubishi's heavy-duty, off-road-oriented Super-Select four-wheel-drive system as opposed to their light-duty Mitsubishi S-AWC all-wheel-drive system.
The Pajero has generated more than 3.3 million sales in its 40-year run. The name lives with the smaller Pajero Sport, which is based on the Mitsubishi Triton/L200/Strada pickup. Despite the similarity in name, the Pajero Sport shares none of the original Pajero's underpinnings and is smaller in overall size.
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Common 1986 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero, several common problems have been reported:
- Diesel Conversion: Some owners have converted their 1986 Mitsubishi Montero to diesel engines, like the Delica diesel, which can impact the vehicle's performance and reliability.
These issues highlight the importance of regular maintenance and addressing recalls promptly to ensure the safety and longevity of the Mitsubishi Montero.
How many miles can a Mitsubishi Montero last?
I have a few customers well into the 300k mile range, and a lot of customers in the 200s. Really it all depends on how well the vehicle is maintained, but it is unusual to see any major failures even at this mileage provided the basic maintenance is done on time.
Why did they stop making Mitsubishi Montero?
Unfortunately for Mitsubishi, Montero popularity waned in its later years as buyers started to focus more on crossovers than capable, truck-based SUVs like the Montero — so Mitsubishi cancelled the Montero in the U.S. market following the 2006 model year, and devoted itself instead to selling crossovers.
What is the mileage of Montero?
11.56 kmpl
Mileage of Mitsubishi Montero
The Montero mileage is 11.56 kmpl.
What kind of engine is in the Mitsubishi Montero?
4 cylinder Diesel engine
The Montero Sport, a new SUV from Mitsubishi comes in 4 variants. The top variant of Montero Sport is powered by the GT 4WD AT a 2442 cc, 4 cylinder Diesel engine that fires 179 hp of power and 430 Nm torque. The 7 seater.
1986 Mitsubishi Montero car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Montero problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seat belts problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1986 Mitsubishi Montero vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1986 Mitsubishi Montero complaints
The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-06-01
- VIN: JA4FJ43E8GJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE HASDTHREE RECALLS,MANUFACTURER FAILED TO FIX,EMISSIONS FAILURE,/SUBSYSTEMS/CARBURATOR FAILS SMOG AS RESULT. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-11-06
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DUNLOP TIRES REPLACED.(1ST VEHICLE ON 601601)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-11-06
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BATTERY REPLACED.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CLUTCH FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-05-17
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE REAR LAP BELT IS TO SHORT FOR AN ADULT TO USE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-06-01
- VIN: JA4FJ43E6GJ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DON'T CONNECT SOME TIME. TT
1986 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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 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.
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