There have been 16 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Montero. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mitsubishi Montero.
in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. these scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, 2000 Mitsubishi Montero |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 1998-2000 montero vehicles. these vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 20,000 |
| Sep. 1, 2004 | Equipment:other:labels | 100,432 |
| Jul. 6, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 44,214 |
| Feb. 20, 2004 | Equipment:other:labels | 491 |
| Feb. 11, 2004 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 134,000 |
| Aug. 3, 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 39,020 |
| Oct. 2, 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 210,000 |
| Aug. 15, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 344 |
| May. 1, 2000 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 4,275 |
| Sep. 9, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 61,800 |
| Sep. 2, 1998 | Unknown Or Other | 60,243 |
| Aug. 12, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 10,000 |
| Jul. 25, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 93,000 |
| May. 24, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 658,000 |
| Mar. 3, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 7,500 |
| Aug. 27, 1984 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 2,489 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Montero | 4 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Montero | 4 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Montero | 5 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Montero | 3 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Montero | 2 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 |
| 1986 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 |
| 1984 Mitsubishi Montero | 1 |