Mitsubishi Montero Recalls

The Mitsubishi Montero has 15 recalls spanning 1990 to 2004, with the most serious being a fuel tank leveling valve on 2002 models that can fail to seal when the tank is full and the vehicle is parked on an uphill slope, allowing fuel to pool on the ground where it can ignite.

The 2004 model year has a compliance recall involving an incorrect tire and loading label that overstates how much weight the vehicle can carry. The 2002 model also has a brake booster accumulator that can lose its internal nitrogen pressure over time, causing a clunking noise from the dash when braking and a delay in power brake assist on the first application after startup.

The 1998-2000 model years carry an airbag inflator recall where the driver-side inflator can absorb moisture and rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin. The 2001 model year has two lower-severity issues: a passenger-side exterior mirror that does not meet the required field-of-view standard, and an owner's manual that omits step-by-step instructions for routing a child seat tether strap to the anchor point.

Going back further, brake line integrity was a recurring concern across several model years. On 1997 models, the front brake lines can develop small holes where they pass through the inner fender, leaking fluid and reducing stopping power. On 1994 models, the front lower brake hoses can crack and leak fluid, impairing braking. On 1992 models, the front wheel-side brake hoses can crack under full steering lock combined with full suspension travel, again causing fluid loss and reduced braking effectiveness. The 1992 model also has a crankshaft pulley bolt that can loosen and allow the pulley to fall off, cutting power steering assist. The 1994 model has a separate issue with accessory cargo mats that interfere with the third-row seat latch, potentially allowing a rear occupant to be ejected in a crash. The 1990 model year has a front seatbelt buckle whose plastic release button can break, with fragments jamming the buckle mechanism and preventing proper belt function in a crash.