1996 Mitsubishi Montero engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the bolts of the crank shaft pulley have fallen. She heard a strange noise while driving and all of the instrument panel lights illuminated. She also stated that the steering wheel locked up. The manufacturer advised her to call…”
filed Aug 23, 2007
“The butterfly valve in the intake plenum in the 3.5l dohc comes loose and drops into the motor which can cause it to stop suddenly, this problem is known by the manufacturer, which is apparent because they have made a replacement part to fix it; however, it is expensive and they do not help with…”
filed Jan 12, 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
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2015
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% |
| 1995 Montero | 34 | 40% |
| 1994 Montero | 13 | 42% |
| 1990 Montero | 7 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.