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1994 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
185,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 13 complaints (42% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and exterior lighting (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 185,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “1994 Mitsubishi Montero bolt securing crankshaft pulley came loose resulting in loss of power steering. Accident averted, thank god. As stated in other complaints, Mitsubishi dealership and Mitsubishi america absolutely refuse to repair my truck because my VIN is not a match for the recall on this same exact problem. My guess is that when someone does have an accident because of this malfunction they'll pay dearly in lawsuit losses when they could simply acknowledge the problem and keep their consumers safe! …”

NHTSA complaint #10240787, filed 2008-09, 240,000 miles

Brakes: “Front left flexible brake hose split, causing brake fluid to leak while consumer was trying to make an emergency stop. Recall 96v143001 for same defect was performed in january 3,1997, but same defect has reoccurred. Brake hose failed with one inch long axial split resulting in total loss of front brakes.”

NHTSA complaint #870784, filed 2000-09

Exterior lighting: “Turn signal when switched for left turn automatically switched to right turn signal when steering wheel is centered instead of cancelling original direction. Happens vice versa in either direction. Engine is making very loud metal to metal noise due to possible loose wrist pin according to Mitsubishi dealer who gave initial repair estimate of $6,000. Have been looking for a used or rebuilt engine for 1 week now and none available within the continental us. …”

NHTSA complaint #742236, filed 2001-03

Suspension: “While driving at speeds of 50 MPH or higher steering will pull to the left intermittently. Dealership has examined vehicle for this problem four times and performed alignments, but could not reproduce the problem to diagnose the cause. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”

NHTSA complaint #8003034, filed 2002-01

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 155,000 and 230,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10017%100–15083%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 185,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

1996199920016200320082011
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 Mitsubishi Montero version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Montero 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141715$4,450
Montero 4WD/AWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual141715$4,450
Montero 4WD/AWD3.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131614$5,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Montero

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20045125,0003—15—Not enough data
20033981,5002—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200211184,5003—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2001166107,3714—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200051109,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19994084,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19987489,5004—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199763110,5002—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199627135,5002—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199586147,5002—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199431185,0005—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199314150,0003—15—Not enough data
199212168,5003—15—Not enough data
199118133,3451—15—Stable
199023228,8591—16—Stable
198910194,0002—16—Not enough data

All Mitsubishi Montero model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 13 complaints (42% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.

Has the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero (Montero, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 14 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 185,000 miles and the middle half falls between 155,000 and 230,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.