1994 Mitsubishi Montero Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 42%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 159,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Mitsubishi Montero, 42% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,000 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.
“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“While driving my 1994 Mitsubishi 3.0l Montero at 55mph on a four-lane highway, the power steering suddenly failed. I was able to make it to the side of the road without hitting any other vehicles.when the vehicle was taken to my dealer's service department, they determined that the crankshaft pulley bolt had broken off inside the engine. Their recommendation was to install a rebuilt engine (if they could find one) for $6200. They did not acknowledge that a safety recall existed for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10104864, filed 2004-12, 159,000 miles“I was driving my Mitsubishi Montero 3.5l dohc while trying to join freeway on ramp while accelerating to reach 60 miles an hour to keep in pace with highway traffic. Then all of a sudden the vehicle speedometer started to decline despite me stepping on the gas. At the same time I lost power steering and I nearly died due to a possible high speed accident while trying to correct the situation and get off the road at once. I managed to drive the car at very low speed to the nearest mechanic, and it died right in his front yard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074815, filed 2004-06, 155,000 miles“The crankshaft pulley bolt broke on the 94 Montero sr and I lost power steering assist. Thus, the car was extremely hard to steer and a life threatening condition was encountered. The recall sr-01-002 does not cover this model engine even though the part used is the same throughout those years.”
NHTSA complaint #10050613, filed 2003-12, 104,000 miles“I spent $ 6000 last year on a new half block engine. Last month my Mitsubishi Montero stalled. I was able to get it to the dealers, and they found that the plenum needed to get checked. They did that, but now they found that the butterfly valves on the plenum broke off ( which were plastic) and went in to the engine. This damaged both heads and they need to be replaced for a cost of $ 4700. …”
NHTSA complaint #10090686, filed 2004-09Related 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 1994 Mitsubishi Montero
6 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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