Is the 1987 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Mitsubishi Montero has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY (3 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1987 Mitsubishi Montero?

Top reported problems: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY (3 complaints); SEAT BELTS:FRONT (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1987 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Mitsubishi Montero.

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Worst 1987 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

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

#13 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Crash-related:1

#21 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Mitsubishi Montero.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	3	1	—	—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT	1	—	—	—

Other Mitsubishi Montero Years

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