MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mitsubishi Montero

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Mitsubishi Montero
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:05.946Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Montero Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1989 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 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006
1995: 86 complaints
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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 41%

41% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL AND HIT A GUARD RAIL. *BF THE ROAD CONDITION WAS DRY, THE CONSUMER WASN'T BUCKLED UP, AND THE AIR BAG WASN'T INFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS KICKED BACK TO THE RIGHT, OVERTURNED AND STOPPED. *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050103

POWER STEERING FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTIN GIN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960515

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH INJURY
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I HAVE A 1995 MONTERO SR AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I SMELLED OIL AND WHEN I STOPPED TO CHECK IT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE CAVED IN AND OIL WAS ALL OVER THE GROUND WHAT'S LEFT OF IT ANY WAY , THE WELD ON HOUSING THE AXLE ASSEMBLY WAS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20080522

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

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 86
R 19981016 — unknown or other

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

R 20001031 — engine and engine cooling

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 (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (8 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 2003 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ◆ 2002 ◆ 1998

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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, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.