1993 Mitsubishi Montero Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 57%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Mitsubishi Montero, 57% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.
“Engine stalled in the middle of an intersection while driving at 55 MPH. Vehicle was towed to independent shop. Technician stated that bolt securing the crankshaft pulley broke. As a result, engine was overhauled at owner's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10049848, filed 2003-12, 79,000 miles“The contact stated while parked with the engine idling, it was noticed that the pulley for the power steering was loose. As the contact already had the recall # 00v311001, regarding engine and engine cooling:engine repairs performed once, the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft had to be tighten again. The contact expressed concern because the bolt was replaced and tightened before and the problem should not have recurred. The manufacturer was contacted who refused to cover the repair a second time under the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10174011, filed 2006-11, 275,000 miles“Crankshaft pulley bolt came loose, causing the crankshaft to strip out the gearing. The vehicle seemed to loose power & was less responsive ... & the hideous screeching sound scared the heck out of all the drivers & pedestrians who were nearby at the intersection. Repairs are estimated to be around $2,500.00 for a vehicle that is not even 10 years old yet.”
NHTSA complaint #757851, filed 2002-02“Steering wheel developed a 2 to 3 inch front to back motion. Truck will not pass pa inspection. A mitsu master mechanic says whole steering column must be replaced as bad bearing in column can not be. As for broken manifold bolt on left side of engine it allows a high pressure exhaust leak into engine compartment and into vehicle. This will not pass state inspection and I was advised that all bolts must be replaced ! Can not be”
NHTSA complaint #719896, filed 2000-03“The crankshaft bolts failed while driving causing a sudden loss of power steering prior to recall notice 00v-311, the consumer request reimbursement. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560490, filed 2001-03Related 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% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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