1994 Mitsubishi Montero engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1994 mitsubishi montero bolt securing crankshaft pulley came loose resulting in loss of power steering. Accident averted, thank god. As stated in other complaints, mitsubishi dealership and mitsubishi america absolutely refuse to repair my truck because my vin is not a match for the recall on this…”
filed Sep 3, 2008
“While driving my 1994 mitsubishi 3.0l montero at 55mph on a four-lane highway, the power steering suddenly failed. I was able to make it to the side of the road without hitting any other vehicles.when the vehicle was taken to my dealer's service department, they determined that the crankshaft…”
filed Dec 31, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L…Campaign 00V311001 · Oct 2, 2000
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement. *jb
67 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2001Technical information regarding crankshaft pulley bolt replacement. *tt
TIN01SR003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 26, 2001This advance technical information notice states that mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. (mmsa) is voluntarily recalling affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt
ATIN01SR002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 18, 2001
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Montero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Montero | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 Montero | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 Montero | 21 | 13% |
| 2000 Montero | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 Montero | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 Montero | 9 | 12% |
| 1997 Montero | 17 | 27% |
| 1996 Montero | 10 | 37% |
| 1995 Montero | 34 | 40% |
| 1990 Montero | 7 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.