There have been 5 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Caribbean 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 Caribbean Montero.
If pieces fall into the buckle assembly, the buckle may not operate properly, failing to properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean 3000GT, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Sigma, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Sigma, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Starion, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. In the front passenger seat of these vehicles, which are equipped with takata belt buckles, the seat belt release buttons, which are made of abs plastic material and marked "press," can break, allowing pieces to fall into the buckle ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The loss of this gas pressure could result in an abnormal noise from the left side of the dash panel when the brakes are applied, and possibly a delayed first time brake boost assist after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The accumulator that is installed on the hydraulic brake booster may have been improperly manufactured which, over a period of time, could result in leakage of the pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa, 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa, 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa, 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1992 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in impaired braking ability and a possible crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front lower brake hoses can develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero |
| Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles are equipped with outside rearview mirrors on the passenger side which do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 111, "rearview mirrors. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 4, 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 345 |
| Dec. 6, 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 61,068 |
| Oct. 21, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 215 |
| Apr. 28, 2000 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 1,199 |
| Dec. 10, 1998 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 53,162 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 2 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |
| 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero | 1 |