1994 Mitsubishi Montero
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 86 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 166 |
| 2002 | 111 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.
19% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.
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PROBLEM WITH UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND EVIDENCE OF MISALIGNMENT BECAUSE VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950922
3% of complaints: suspension — 1 distinct report on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 96V143001 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 96V143002 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY CARGO MATS IN THE THIRD-SEAT AND CARGO AREA. THIS CARGO MAT INTERFERES WITH THE LATCHING INTEGRITY OF THE FOLDING THIRD SEATS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THIRD-SEAT LATCH AND STRIKER. A RECTANGLE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CARGO MAT AROUND EACH STRIKER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STRIKER CLEARANCE AND PROPER LATCHING.
Campaign 98V205000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES CAN DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER BRAKE HOSES.
Campaign 00V226001 — check if this car was fixed
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 BOLT
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 CRANKSHA
Campaign 00V311001 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1994 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 96V143001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V143002 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V205000 (unknown or other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V226001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V311001 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero have?
5 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.