1994 Mitsubishi Montero Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 19%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero, 19% of the 31 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“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“Their is a low spot in brakes before they catch when pedal is applied. There is a recall for brake hose (00v-226) which can develop a leak. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #874302, filed 2000-11“Brake hose was reported as replaced by dealer in jan. 97 under recall. In june 2000 hose failed during very hard braking conditions. Accident narrowly avoided.”
NHTSA complaint #731265, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 00V226001Aug 15, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front lower brake hoses can develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.Covers: Mitsubishi Montero 1994
- 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 1994 Mitsubishi Montero
13 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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