1986 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero.

< older1987
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

#21 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

#31 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
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Fires
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
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Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
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Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
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Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
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Structure:Frame And Members
1
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Tire Defects
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1986 Mitsubishi Montero — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Mitsubishi Montero has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System (1 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1986 Mitsubishi Montero as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1986 Mitsubishi Montero?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Montero reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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