1992 Mitsubishi Montero Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 50%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero, 50% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“I own a 1992 Mitsubishi Montero. This vehicle is under recall, detailed below: NHTSA campaign id number : 00v311001 exactly what is stated in the recall, happened to my vehicle. Except when it happened, instead of completely falling out, when the crankshaft pulley bolt became loose it came partly out and broke off leaving half of the bolt seized inside the crankshaft. I was unaware of the recall on the part at that time. But after contacting Mitsubishi for a different reason (to order a spare key for the vehicle) I was informed of the recall on my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235227, filed 2008-07, 155,000 miles“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“Crankcase bolt was under recall and was inspected at dealer last april of 2001. Dec . 28th noise from engine forced me to go to indepent shop I have used previously the crankcase bolt that was under recall and was inspected 10,000 miles earlier and found to be at proper torque had loosened .I spoke to califonia customer no service to have the vehicle reinspected and to be reimbursed 67.00 to tighten bolt with no success. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it. .but the recall at least in my case didn't fix the problem it.”
NHTSA complaint #756244, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 00V311001Oct 2, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models…Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1992–1996, Mirage 1997–1999, Montero Sport 1997–1999
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 21 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 9 | 12% |
| 1997 | 17 | 27% |
| 1996 | 10 | 37% |
| 1995 | 34 | 40% |
| 1994 | 13 | 42% |
| 1993 | 8 | 57% |
| 1992 | 6 | 50% |
| 1991 | 7 | 39% |
| 1990 | 7 | 30% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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