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Mitsubishi Montero: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows56
model years1990–2002 (9)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
mitsubishi.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2002 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1990

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2002montero-2002-premature-brake-wearPremature brake rotor and pad wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC62002-08 → 2010-041742026-10-02
2002montero-2002-frame-undercarriage-rustFrame and undercarriage rustSTRUCTURE52013-04 → 2016-021742026-10-02
2002montero-2002-tire-blowoutTire blowout while drivingTIRES52002-08 → 2003-041742026-10-02
2002montero-2002-brake-booster-accumulatorHydraulic brake booster accumulator noise and brake lossSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC602005-02 → 2018-061742026-10-02
2002montero-2002-horn-sounding-unpromptedHorn and alarm sounding without driver inputELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS102007-02 → 2024-041742026-10-02
2002montero-2002-airbags-no-deploymentAir bags not deploying in a crashAIR BAGS152002-07 → 2015-111742026-10-02
2002montero-2002-crankshaft-pulley-boltCrankshaft pulley bolt failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32008-01 → 2021-081742026-10-02
2002montero-2002-fuel-tank-leakFuel tank leakFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE42004-12 → 2010-081742026-10-02
2000montero-2000-front-end-vibrationFront-end vibration at highway speedsSUSPENSION42000-08 → 2001-10562026-10-06
2000montero-2000-tire-wear-front-suspensionUneven tire wear and front suspension wearSUSPENSION62000-08 → 2002-03562026-10-06
2000montero-2000-transmission-shiftingTransmission slipping, overheating and shift failurePOWER TRAIN42001-02 → 2005-03562026-10-06
2000montero-2000-electrical-faultsElectrical faults: lights, horn, battery and window switchELECTRICAL SYSTEM52000-02 → 2009-08562026-10-06
2000montero-2000-frame-body-corrosionFrame and wheel well corrosionSTRUCTURE22013-02 → 2013-07562026-10-06
2000montero-2000-brake-problemsBrake pedal, pad and rotor problemsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC62000-08 → 2018-03562026-10-06
2000montero-2000-acceleration-surgeSudden acceleration or surgingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32000-07 → 2004-07562026-10-06
2000montero-2000-air-bag-issuesAir bag non-deployment and deployment injuriesAIR BAGS42001-06 → 2023-12562026-10-06
1999montero-1999-vibrationVibration at highway speedSUSPENSION51999-10 → 2000-01402026-10-07
1999montero-1999-front-suspensionFront suspension control arm, bearing and noiseSUSPENSION41999-08 → 2000-01402026-10-07
1999montero-1999-transmissionTransmission failure, debris and fluid leakPOWER TRAIN41999-05 → 2000-11402026-10-07
1999montero-1999-brakesBrake squeal, grinding and rotor warpingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21999-09 → 2002-12402026-10-07
1999montero-1999-crank-bolt-damperCrankshaft damper bolt loss and recall disputeSTEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER32001-03 → 2018-09402026-10-07
1999montero-1999-airbag-recall-partsAir bag recall remedy parts unavailableAIR BAGS32005-02 → 2020-12402026-10-07
1998montero-1998-steering-wheel-vibrationSteering wheel and front-end vibration at speedSUSPENSION111998-08 → 2003-09802026-10-07
1998montero-1998-brake-failureBrake system failure and loss of pedalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC81999-02 → 2001-02802026-10-07
1998montero-1998-airbag-nondeploymentAir bags not deploying in collisionsAIR BAGS31999-10 → 2004-11802026-10-07
1998montero-1998-water-spray-windshieldWater spray over windshield when driving through waterSTRUCTURE41998-04 → 1999-04802026-10-07
1998montero-1998-crankshaft-pulley-boltCrankshaft pulley bolt breakageENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52001-01 → 2020-08802026-10-07
1998montero-1998-airbag-recall-partsAir bag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS22020-10 → 2021-05802026-10-07
1998montero-1998-throttle-stickingUnintended acceleration and stuck throttleVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL41999-12 → 2008-06802026-10-07
1998montero-1998-engine-stallingEngine stalling at highway speed and low rpmENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32000-03 → 2001-07802026-10-07
1997montero-1997-front-end-vibrationFront-end and steering wheel vibration at speedSUSPENSION51999-02 → 2016-05982026-10-07
1997montero-1997-crankshaft-pulley-boltCrankshaft pulley bolt loosening or shearingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING252001-05 → 2015-04982026-10-07
1997montero-1997-brake-system-faultsBrake, ABS and brake line faultsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC121998-03 → 2004-09982026-10-07
1997montero-1997-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS61997-06 → 2001-04982026-10-07
1997montero-1997-electrical-short-fireElectrical shorts and wiring firesELECTRICAL SYSTEM42003-09 → 2014-06982026-10-07
1997montero-1997-engine-stallingEngine stalling while driving or stoppingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING41998-04 → 2003-05982026-10-07
1996montero-1996-brake-wear-and-rotorsBrake pad wear and rotor replacementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC41998-05 → 2000-08292026-10-08
1996montero-1996-power-loss-check-enginePower loss with check engine lightENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER41997-05 → 2000-03292026-10-08
1996montero-1996-crankshaft-pulley-boltCrankshaft pulley bolt loosening or breakingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52002-07 → 2007-08292026-10-08
1996montero-1996-intake-plenum-butterflyIntake plenum butterfly valve detaching into engineENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22001-03 → 2004-01292026-10-08
1995montero-1995-rear-axle-housing-weldRear axle housing weld cracking or separatingSUSPENSION52001-05 → 2019-03992026-10-09
1995montero-1995-seat-recline-bracketDriver seat recline bracket fractureSEATS32004-08 → 2006-07992026-10-09
1995montero-1995-engine-oil-consumptionExcessive engine oil consumptionENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING41999-09 → 2005-09992026-10-09
1995montero-1995-seat-belt-failureSeat belt latch and retractor failureSEAT BELTS32000-05 → 2001-11992026-10-09
1995montero-1995-crank-pulley-boltCrankshaft pulley bolt breakage with power steering lossENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING302001-01 → 2014-09992026-10-09
1995montero-1995-steering-control-lossLoss of steering control from steering component failureSTEERING91997-01 → 2004-11992026-10-09
1994montero-1994-brake-hose-failureBrake hose leak or split with loss of brake fluidSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC61996-11 → 2002-04332026-10-09
1994montero-1994-engine-failure-replacementEngine failure requiring engine replacementENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING51999-11 → 2004-09332026-10-09
1994montero-1994-pulling-uneven-tire-wearVehicle pulling to one side and uneven tire wearSUSPENSION31995-09 → 2002-01332026-10-09
1994montero-1994-crankshaft-bolt-power-steeringCrankshaft pulley bolt failure with loss of power steeringENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING82001-04 → 2008-09332026-10-09
1994montero-1994-turn-signal-malfunctionTurn signal buzzing, cancelling or switching failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING41995-03 → 2001-03332026-10-09
1990montero-1990-seat-belt-buckleSeat belt buckle component breakageSEAT BELTS41995-02 → 1995-07242026-10-12
1990montero-1990-brake-hoseBrake hose failureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21996-03 → 2001-03242026-10-12
1990montero-1990-crank-pulley-boltCrankshaft pulley bolt breakageENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING42002-02 → 2004-12242026-10-12
1990montero-1990-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22001-01 → 2008-06242026-10-12
1990montero-1990-unintended-accelerationSudden acceleration and stuck throttleVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21998-02 → 2000-06242026-10-12

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mitsubishi Montero [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mitsubishi/montero
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mitsubishi_montero_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mitsubishi Montero},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mitsubishi/montero}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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