1995 Mitsubishi Montero Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero, 14% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact stated while traveling 40 MPH on dry road conditions, a clunking noise was heard from the engine bay, and power steering was lost. Also, the accelerator pedal was inoperable. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over, and was towed to the dealership. Upon inspection, the dealer determined that the crankshaft pulley bolt had fractured, and the bolt needed to be replaced. The bolt was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, who denied responsibility for the fractured bolt because a safety recall was performed 5 years earlier for the retorqing of the bolt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172750, filed 2006-11, 110,000 miles“My vehicle is wondering on the road so bad that it has became a safety issue for me and my family. I cann't get the dealer to do any thing about it. My vehicle is drifting on the road some time to the right and some time to the left. I have had this problem for the past 15 months. I have taken to the dealer more than 15 times, I have spent my money and time and I'm getting no where. Please help me! I will porvide this vehicle for any kind of testing. I have searched and found out that this porblem has caused accidents in the past with injuries. I bought this vehicle when it had only 15k miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #701550, filed 1998-12“While driving 50 MPH vehicle lost power steering . Consumer had no control over vehicle. After coming to a stop consumer noticed that pulley fell off. Dealer determined that crankshaft pulley bolt detached, causing $900.00 damage to vehicle. Manufacturer stated this vehicle was not affected by the crank shaft pulley bolt recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10074049, filed 2004-05“While driving 52 MPH, the driver started to hear drilling sounds/vibration from the front of the vehicle. Then without any warning he couldn't control the vehicle because the steering wheel locked up. Tried to put on brakes, nothing happened. The vehicle began to flip and spin and was involved in a crash. Neither air bags deployed. Six (6) injuries and one (1) fatality.”
NHTSA complaint #830559, filed 1999-06“The consumer lost steering control and hit a guard rail. The road condition was dry, the consumer wasn't buckled up, and the air bag wasn't inflated. The vehicle was kicked back to the right, overturned and stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10103945, filed 2004-11Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 12 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 | 5 | 36% |
| 1991 | 4 | 22% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero
34 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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