MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mitsubishi Montero

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1989 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:24.010Z

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
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 27 complaints 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 74 complaints 1998 1999: 40 complaints 2000: 51 complaints 2001: 166 complaints 2001 2002: 111 complaints 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2006: 4 complaints
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1994: 32 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1996: 27 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 74 complaints 1998 1999: 40 complaints 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2002: 111 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2006: 4 complaints 2006
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 10 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1994 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 27 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 74 complaints 1998 1999: 40 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 166 complaints 2001 2002: 111 complaints 2002 2003: 39 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006

1989: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19864
19873
19881
198910
199023
199118
199212
199314
199432
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, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver side seat belt buckle model #524 does not latch most of the time. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-21

Steering

2 of 10 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

When making left hand turns vehicle went out of control. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-25

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, most commonly citing front.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle not designed to turn corners as other 2 wheel drive vehicles, causing loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-25

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-03-30Vehicle speed control89V030000 The engines are subject to throttle valve icing under certain conditions.

    Remedy: Install a heated adapter plate.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1989-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-06 Fuel hose
  3. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  4. R
    1995-11-01Seat belts95V103004 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V030000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 95V103004 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.