1995 Mitsubishi Montero Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 40%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero, 40% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the caller said smoke came out of tail pipe when vehicle first accelerated. He had to put oil in the vehicle more often than normal. Dealer told him vehicle idled too slowly, and that oil was getting on the valves, causing the smoke. He was told the guides were dropping too low, and that was letting the oil leak onto the valves. Dealer and manufacturer offered no help for free.”
NHTSA complaint #10137207, filed 2005-09, 88,000 miles“The crankshaft pulley bolt has broken 3 times in 2003 while driving. Powersteering is lost and the last time car died while driving.the previos owner fixed it on feb.7, 2003. It broke while my husband was on the freeway may 15th, 2003 and then it broke again sept.4,2003. There is a recall on this bolt for the Montero 3.0 l engine and the galant same year. Why no recall on the Montero 3.5 l? No fatalities this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10040987, filed 2003-09, 70,000 miles“Vehicle experienced a problem with the crankshaft pulley. This problem is the same as the Montero sport which is under re-call. This vehicle does not apply under the re-call because of the VIN# and vehicle identification. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10055780, filed 2004-01, 149,000 miles“Vehicle was at a complete stop, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine. Consumer checked under the hood and notice a oil leak. Consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership, who indicated that the porous head caused the engine leak. Please provide more details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001165, filed 2002-12, 100,000 miles“Crankshaft pulley bolt and collateral damages have needed to be repaired 3 times within eighteen months, loss of power steering while driving and no notification of recall 00v311001.”
NHTSA complaint #10008331, filed 2003-03, 143,000 milesRelated 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
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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 1995 Mitsubishi Montero
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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