MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mitsubishi Montero

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1992 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:26.120Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 12 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 1991: 18 complaints 1992: 12 complaints 1992 12 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 1991: 18 complaints 1991 1992: 12 complaints 1992 12 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

1992: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

6 of 12 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Mitsubishi Montero 1992. NHTSA campaign id:00V311001 and 96V143002. Dealership claims that the recall is void because the bolt broke and they assume that it broke not because of recalled part but improper repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-31

I own a 1992 Mitsubishi Montero. This vehicle is under recall, detailed below: NHTSA campaign id number : 00V311001 exactly what is stated in the recall, happened to my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-21

Wheels

1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

Show complaint excerpts

Wheel rusting around the outer rim on all four wheels. Wheels coated with white paint. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-30

Vehicle speed control

1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Structure

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-07-22Trailer hitches93E023000 The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.

    Remedy: Replace the trailer hitch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1996-09-15Service brakes, hydraulic96V143001 Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1996-12-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V143002 Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2000-10-31Engine and engine cooling00V311001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines; Montero sport models equipped with 3.0L engines; and Montero models equipped with 3.0L engines. The…

    Remedy: On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93E023000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 96V143001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V143002 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 00V311001 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Mitsubishi Montero?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero have?
4 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.