1992 Mitsubishi Montero Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 42%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 182,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 182,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Mitsubishi Montero 1992. Nhtsa campaign id:00v311001 and 96v143002. Dealership claims that the recall is void because the bolt broke and they assume that it broke not because of recalled part but improper repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10303459, filed 2010-01, 182,000 miles“While driving and putting on brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer saw a school bus and swerved and hit another vehicle. Car was still going and it would not stop. Consumer ran up an embankment and used emergency brake that didn't really help, took to mechanic, and there was a big split in the brake line, leading to the caliper.”
NHTSA complaint #869222, filed 2000-08“Driving on the road approx 20-25mph and approaching a stop light hit the brakes, went straight to the floor, swerved to avoid hitting a school bus pump. Brake didn't slow the vehicle down. Vehicle continued down the road, turned off into alley. And threw it in park in order to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #849634, filed 1999-09“Abs warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Cause unknown. Also replaced dome lights, and driver's side door switch jams.”
NHTSA complaint #826414, filed 1998-09Related recalls
- 96V143002Aug 12, 1996Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1992–1994, 3000GT 1991–1994, Diamante 1992–1994
- 96V143001Jul 25, 1996Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1992–1994, 3000GT 1991–1994, Diamante 1992–1994
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 80% |
| 2003 | 11 | 28% |
| 2002 | 68 | 61% |
| 2001 | 74 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 14% |
| 1997 | 14 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 5 | 42% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero
6 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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