MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mitsubishi Montero

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1989 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:52.048Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Montero Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 27 complaints 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 74 complaints 1999: 40 complaints 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2002: 111 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006
1989: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19864
19873
19881
198910
199023
199118
199212
199314
199431
199586
199627
199763
199874
199940
200051
2001166
2002111
200339
20045
20051
20064

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts.

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DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MODEL #524 DOES NOT LATCH MOST OF THE TIME. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950221

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH
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VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED TO TURN CORNERS AS OTHER 2 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960125

STEERING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890330 — vehicle speed control

THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Remedy: INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE.

Campaign 89V030000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890619 — PE (closed 19890906)

FUEL HOSE

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950801)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19951101 — seat belts

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

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 A

Campaign 95V103004 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V030000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V103004 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ◆ 2002 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Mitsubishi Montero?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Mitsubishi Montero have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.