Mitsubishi Montero owners have reported 46 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Awhile back my horn stopped working as if it was stuck down. I found out this was because of a problem with this cars airbag breaking down that causes this - and that there is a recall because these airbags are dangerous if they go off. I received a letter at one point from Mitsubishi about this. Read details...
Tl- takata recall- the contact called on behalf of her mother the driver of a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero. The contact stated that the driver crashed into a mountain and the air bags failed to deploy as a result the driver passed away upon impacted. A police report was filed. Read details...
While driving 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. None of the frontal air bags deployed upon impact. As a result the consumer sustained injuries when her head hit the windshield and her chest hit the steering wheel. Read details...
My Montero have the takata air bag. The horn inside air bag not working I order a air bag the air bag specialist told me that there is a takata air bag and he will not replace it because he say is part of a national recall of takata air bag. So I'm driving w/o the horn . Read details...
Minor problem with swelling in driver side airbag, 1998 mits Montero, VIN ja4mr51r6wj002754. Purchased new in santa maria CA. The swelling airbag has caused continuous horn activation. The horn has been disconnected. Read details...