1995 Mitsubishi Montero
This year had 30% to 100% more 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 — 20 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE CONSUMER TURNED A CORNER (10-20MPH) THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED TO THE RIGHT THEN TO THE LEFT AND FELL TO THE LEFT. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19961105
5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.
3% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.
INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
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: 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
1995 Mitsubishi Montero — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 98V205000 (unknown or other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V311001 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.