Complaints
10
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Mitsubishi Montero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:194,000 mi
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Mitsubishi Montero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 194,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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