1995 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 1995 Mitsubishi Montero problems
The 1995 Mitsubishi Montero is known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include:
- Timing Belt: The timing belt in the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero should be replaced every 60,000 miles. This is because the engine is an interference engine, meaning that if the timing belt breaks, the valves and pistons can collide, causing significant engine damage. Regular timing belt changes are crucial to prevent this from happening.
- 4WD Operation: The 1995 Mitsubishi Montero comes with an available selectable 4WD system, called ActivTrak or Super Select 4WD. If not equipped with this system, it will operate on part-time 4WD, listed as Easy Select under Mitsubishi's brand name. It is essential to check the operation of the 4WD system to ensure that it functions correctly.
- Power Windows, Sunroof, Seats, and Locks: Owners of the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero have reported problems with power windows, sunroof, seats, and locks. These issues can include stalling, incomplete closing, and continuous unlocking attempts. Checking the smooth operation and condition of these components is crucial to ensure their proper functioning.
- Idle Air Control Motor Failure: Some owners of the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero have reported issues with the idle air control motor. This component is responsible for controlling the engine's idle speed. When it fails, the engine may idle roughly or stall, leading to decreased drivability and potential engine damage.
In summary, the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero has several common problems that owners should be aware of, including valve stem seal wear, timing belt replacement, 4WD operation, and issues with power windows, sunroof, seats, and locks. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent these issues from becoming more severe and costly to repair.
Are old Mitsubishi Monteros reliable?
According to MotorTrend and various forums, the Montero is overall a reliable SUV. However, there are certain model years that run into problems in their transmissions, braking, and engines, which are always certainly expensive to fix. These are the 2001 to 2002 Montero models.
Is Montero Sport fuel efficient?
Fuel economy
During our testing, the midsize SUV was able to return about 7km/L in heavy city traffic and 17.7km/L in real-world highway conditions. In a mixed city and highway driving conditions, the Montero Sport was able to put up a fuel economy figure of 14.4km/L.
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.
1995 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:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Steering problems
- Suspension problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Mitsubishi Montero vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1995 Mitsubishi Montero
The NHTSA has received 99 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1995 Mitsubishi Montero vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-24
- VIN: JA4MR51M9SJ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-23
- VIN: JA4MR41H0SJ
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-02
- VIN: JA4MR51M2SJ
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-01
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT , I DRIVE FROM MY JOB TO MY HOME AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND BROKE MANY PARTS ON THIS AREA. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-28
- VIN: JA4MR51M5SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BROKE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-01
- VIN: JA4MR41H1SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT ALMOST STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE FOUND THAT A PULLEY FAILED IN THE CRANKSHAFT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TIMING BELT REPLACED AT SOME POINT, WHICH WOULD HAVE ALSO TAKEN CARE OF THE RECALL. MITSUBISHI REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS WELL WITHIN THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V311001. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 215,000. UPDATED 7/9/09 *CN THE BOLT HOLDING THE HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY ON, FELL OUT WHICH ALLOWED THE PULLEY TO ALSO FALL OFF. UPDATED 07/17/09.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-15
- VIN: JA4MR41H7SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JA4MR51MXSJ
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I HAVE A 1995 MONTERO SR AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I SMELLED OIL AND WHEN I STOPPED TO CHECK IT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE CAVED IN AND OIL WAS ALL OVER THE GROUND WHAT'S LEFT OF IT ANY WAY , THE WELD ON HOUSING THE AXLE ASSEMBLY WAS BROKE ANY HOW I TOW IT HOME AND CHECK IT TO FIND OUT THAT THE TEETHING ON THE AXLE INSIDE IS GONE THE FACT THERE IS NO OIL AND THE SEAL AND THE BEARING INSIDE THE HOUSING IS GONE , SO I CALLED THE DEALER AND TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BUT TO CHANGE THE AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR ABOUT LITTLE OVER 5000 DOLLARS ,WOW THEN I STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH TO FIND OUT THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WHICH IS UNCOMMENT TO HAPPEN ON A UTILITY TRUCK IN A NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION THIS TRUCK WAS NEVER DRIVING OFF ROAD , ANY WAY I CALLED MITS COMPANY AND THEY GAVE ME NO ANSWER AND TOLD ME TO GO TO THE DEALER HHH , I AM PRETTY SURE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT , BY THE WAY MY TRUCK HAS BEN PARKED FOR A YEAR AND HALF I STILL HAVE IT HOPING TO FIND A CHEAP AXLE TO REPLACE BUT I THINK MITS COMPANY SHOULD REPLACE IT . I MEAN WHAT ARE THE ODDS SO MANY TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM SAME AXLE SIDE PLUS SOME OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS THAT OTHERS HAD FILED COMPLAINS AGAINST MITS MOTORS I HAVE THEM TOO. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-23
- VIN: JA4MR41HXSJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CRANKSHAFT PULLY FAILED AND IS NOW BEING REPAIRED FOR 3RD TIME IN ONE YEAR. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-22
- VIN: JA4MR41H3SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-01
- VIN: JA4MR41H9SJ
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE BAY, AND POWER STEERING WAS LOST. ALSO, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT HAD FRACTURED, AND THE BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, WHO DENIED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FRACTURED BOLT BECAUSE A SAFETY RECALL WAS PERFORMED 5 YEARS EARLIER FOR THE RETORQING OF THE BOLT. THE VEHICLE HAD AIR CONDITIONING WORK AND THE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT PERFORMED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, AND THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THAT WORK COULD HAVE AFFECTED THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-04
- VIN: JA4MR41H6SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1. CRANK SHAFT PULLEY CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. POWER STEERING WENT OUT, AC WENT OUT,WATER PUMP COULD NOT FUNCTION. 2.WE COULD HAVE BEEN A WRECK. I HAD MY KIDS WITH ME AND WIFE, IT WAS SCARY. 3. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A WELL KNOWN FOREIGN CAR TECH. HE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A OPEN RECALL FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND I NEED TO CALL BAKERSFIELD CA. MITSUBISHI DEALER TO GET THE REPAIR DONE. THEY WERE RUDE AND COULD CARE LESS AND SAID THEY WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BUT DID KNOW OF THE RECALL INITIALLY WHEN I SPOKE WITH THEM. I THEN TRIED SELMA CA. AUTU MALL .THEY SAID THEY KNEW OF THE RECALL AND WOULD DO THE REPAIR. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED PAID $150.00 TO DO THIS . THEY CALLED BACK AND BASICALLY SAID THEY WOULD NOT DO THE REPAIR. I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ALPINE AUTOHAUSE TO DO THE REPAIR WHICH COST ANOTHER $150.00 . I HAD TO PAY $776.55 FOR THE REPAIR .THIS IS THE ONLY FAMILY VEHICLE THAT WE HAVE SO I HAD TO PAY OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. WE HAD TO HAVE A VEHICLE. ALPINEAUTOHAUSE IS A WITNESS TO THE FACT THAT THE REPAIR IS THE RECALL PROBLEM. BOTH DEALERS COULD CARE LESS ABOUT US, AND THEY WERE RUDE TO US. THE ONE IN SELMA TOLD ME THAT I WAS ARGUING A LOST CAUSE AND SHOULD BASICALLY MOVE ON. THE ONE IN BAKERSFIELD THE HEAD LADY TOLD ME THAT IN SO MANY WORDS THAT SHE DIDN'T CARE. IS THERE HELP FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME? I THINK THAT THESE DEALERSHIPS DO THIS OFTEN AND PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY KILLED AND THEY DIDN'T CARE. *JB
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-08
- VIN: JA4MR51M7SJ
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-26
- VIN: 1GNEV18HXHF
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THE MECHANIC THE OWNER OF AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, COMPLETED A TUNE UP OF THE 3.0 LITER ENGINE, THAT WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN BROUGHT TO HIM. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THEN THE ENGINE HAD A LOUD GRINDING AND SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS BLOWING UP. THE MECHANIC TOOK THE SPARK PLUGS OUT AND USED A LIGHT TO DETERMINE THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED AND RUINED FROM A LOOSE PIECE OF METAL THE SIZE OF A MANS TOE NAIL. THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY RUINED AND MUST BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC DISPUTES THE FACT HE DID ANYTHING TO CAUSE THE DAMAGE BUT WAS WILLING TO INSTALL ANOTHER ENGINE IF I PURCHASED IT. THIS IS THE THIRD ENGINE THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED ON AND THE LAST TIME WAS WHILE I OWNED THE VEHICLE TOO. I HAD THE VEHICLE INTO A REPUTABLE MECHANIC FOR A TUNE UP. THEY DID A TUNE UP FOR $625, WHICH THEY FIRST CALLED AND QUOTED $350 THEN CALLED BACK AND CHANGED IT TO THE $625. THEY COMPLETED THE TUNE UP MOVED THE CAR OUT TO SEE HOW IT RAN. THE VEHICLE RAN FINE BUT ABOUT FIVE MINUTES AFTER IDLING THAT LENGTH OF TIME A PIECE OF METAL THE SIZE OF A SPARK PLUG ELECTRODE WAS LOOSE IN A CYLINDER AND RUINED THE ENGINE. THE SHOP DID NOT WANT TO REPLACE THE ENGINE BECAUSE THEY INSIST THE FAILURE IS NOT THEIR FAULT, BUT SINCE IT HAPPENED UNDER THEIR CARE THEY ACTUALLY FOUND A WRECKED MONTERO WITH A60,000 MILE ENGINE AND INSTALLED IT FOR THE PRICE OF THE TUNE UP. THE CAR WAS OUT OF COMMISSION FOR THREE WEEKS AND WE WERE NOT REIMBURSED FOR TIME AND EXPENSE BUT THE SHOP DID A PRETTY GOOD JOB OF REPLACING. THE ENGINE BLOCK OF THE OLD ENGINE WAS SITTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE SHOP WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR. THE CYLINDER THAT WAS RUINED WAS SCRATCHED AND SCOURED COMPLETELY OVER THE WHOLE THING. SHOULD I FIND AND INSTALL AN ENGINE IT WILL BE NUMBER FOUR, THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD TO REPLACE AN ENGINE WHEN HE OWNED IT. *JB
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-28
- VIN: JA4MR51M1SJ
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-15
- VIN: JA4MR41H7SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT: THE CALLER SAID SMOKE CAME OUT OF TAIL PIPE WHEN VEHICLE FIRST ACCELERATED. HE HAD TO PUT OIL IN THE VEHICLE MORE OFTEN THAN NORMAL. DEALER TOLD HIM VEHICLE IDLED TOO SLOWLY, AND THAT OIL WAS GETTING ON THE VALVES, CAUSING THE SMOKE. HE WAS TOLD THE GUIDES WERE DROPPING TOO LOW, AND THAT WAS LETTING THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE VALVES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO HELP FOR FREE. *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-03-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA4MR41H3SJ
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL AND HIT A GUARD RAIL. *BF THE ROAD CONDITION WAS DRY, THE CONSUMER WASN'T BUCKLED UP, AND THE AIR BAG WASN'T INFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS KICKED BACK TO THE RIGHT, OVERTURNED AND STOPPED. *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-15
- VIN: 4E3AK44Y8SE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE DIES WITH OUT ANY WARNING, REGARDLESS OF SPEED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP RELAY, AND NO CHANGE IN THE PROBLEM. I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN INFORMED THAT MY CRANKSHAFT IS "WALKING" AND THAT IT HAS CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR TO GO BAD. *AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-10
- VIN: JA4MR41H4TJ
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-28
- VIN: JA4MR41H5SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-07
- VIN: JA4MR51M2SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-22
- VIN: JA4MR51M6SJ
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TURN SIGNAL FAILURE - IT MAKES A LOUD SPARKING SOUND AND FAILED. *LA
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-13
- VIN: JA4MR51MXSJ
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING . CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. AFTER COMING TO A STOP CONSUMER NOTICED THAT PULLEY FELL OFF. DEALER DETERMINED THAT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT DETACHED, CAUSING $900.00 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA4MR51M1SJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY. THIS PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THE MONTERO SPORT WHICH IS UNDER RE-CALL. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT APPLY UNDER THE RE-CALL BECAUSE OF THE VIN# AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-19
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. PULLEY CAME OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN, AND LOSE POWER. *AK
1995 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: 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. 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.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
Negative 1995 Mitsubishi Montero car reviews
Positive 1995 Mitsubishi Montero car reviews
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my 95 Montero. I bought it with 50,000 miles and knew right away that it was a great vehicle. I already had a 90 model (which I still have) and I use it for work every day, saving the 95 for the weekends. Over the past 10 years, the only expense I've had was a timing belt and plugs. Now, with 151,000 miles, it still runs great!
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I bought my 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR in June of 1996, and it has proven to be the best vehicle I have ever owned. With over 202,000 miles on the clock, it has handled every driving condition I have encountered with ease. I have been searching for a replacement, but no other current model of any brand has felt as sturdy, on center and in control as this Montero. It does everything I ask of it and has maintained its looks throughout. It is a good, solid, safe, reliable and extremely under-rated vehicle that has set the standard for its class.
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So far, it's going well! I absolutely love the ride - it's not too shabby at all. Although it has 106,000 miles on it, I haven't had it for long, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. In the past, I've had great luck with Mazda and Nissan, and I'm hoping for the same with this one. I once had a Jeep Cherokee, which was quite disappointing. However, I'm really enjoying the tall feel and head space of my Montero. The pickup may be slow, but it gets there eventually. I appreciate the upright and firm seating, the moonroof/slider, compass, 3rd seat, and the overall look of the car.
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I absolutely love driving my Montero (Pajero in Asia)! It's so much fun and easy to dress up. Plus, it's incredibly fuel efficient and has never caused me any trouble. I just can't get enough of it!
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This is my second Montero. Both of these cars have been incredibly reliable, especially for a 4wd. I sold the 1990 and nothing had ever broken. I have 130k miles on the 1995 and it runs like new. It is easy to park and is fun to drive because of the visibility. Once this one dies I will run not walk to my dealer to buy another Montero. By the way, if you buy an SR, be aware of the timing belt. It is much longer than the timing belt in the LS and needs to be changed more frequently.
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Are you having problems with your 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
Jess Ebert 2024-07-05
After 100k she's still going strong. I'm glad to hear that you've been overall pleased with it. It sounds like you've been through a lot with 3 growing kids and their gear, but it's great to hear that it's still tight as a drum. I agree that it has a nice design, although I can understand why you might think the new ones look kind of effeminate.
Liam Ernser 2024-05-14
Here is a list of some of the issues I've experienced with my vehicle: Flywheel cracked at 32K, AC compressor at 60K, Engine Cylinder head after timing chain broke at 80k, Heater Core at 81k, Electric seat motor at 90K, and Electric Radio Antenna at 93K. It seems like every single system and part of this vehicle is disposable. Despite following the maintenance program to the letter, I've had a lot of issues. I find it amusing that their new ads are offering their cars for free with no money down, no interest, and no payments for a year. It seems like soon they will be paying us to take their cars!
Waino Douglas 2024-03-12
I bought my Monty back in '98 because the '87 model was too small for another kid on the way. It's always been reliable. People I meet always think it's a newer model. I plan to keep driving it until I can't anymore.
Warren Green 2024-03-12
Missy the Mitsubishi has been an amazing car for me! I chose it because I needed a vehicle that could work both as a personal car and a flower shop delivery vehicle. It has taken me on countless camping trips, to the mountains, and all over the Denver metro area. Over the last couple of years, it has done even more floral deliveries as my business has grown. I can't thank Missy enough for being such a reliable companion. Although, I must admit, my meticulous mechanic has been a bit expensive!
Tremayne Brakus 2024-02-20
I really enjoyed driving this vehicle, but unfortunately, I have had some issues with it. Just one month after taking ownership, I had to take it to the garage to fix the fuel regulator, which cost me $550. Now, less than a year later, it's back in the garage for a crankshaft pulley issue. The garage tried to remove the bolt, but it snapped at the head. Mitsubishi is quoting me $4000 for a new crankshaft, as they have to replace everything they touch while removing it. Unfortunately, this experience has led me to say goodbye to Mitsubishi for good.