MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mitsubishi Montero

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1990 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-11-01T00:31:38.547Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

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 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 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 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 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 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 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

1990: 23 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 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

8 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

FIREINJURY
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1990 mitusbishi Montero started to smoke. Consumer pulled over to shoulder and vehicle became engulfed in flames. *njohio traffic crash report # 10-0206-89.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-17

Vehicle was parked on driveway for about 5 minutes when an underhood fire started in engine. Prior to incident, consumer had a broken thermostat replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-29

Engine crankshaft pulley bolt broke, causing loss of power steering and all other belt-driven components.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-24

Seat belts

6 of 23 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH
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Sudden acceleration after engaging vehicle into gear, resulted in crash. There was property damage, and vehicle was totaled by insurance company. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-08

While driving the throttle stuck, causing the vehicle to increase speed, owner put vehicle into neutral, hit brake and vehicle spun out of control, resulting in a vehicle rollover.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-05

Service brakes

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

2 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-01-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-03-15 Steering coupling bolt
  2. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  3. 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

1990 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103004 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Mitsubishi Montero?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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