1992 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero.

19911993
Complaints
18
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1992 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

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

#13 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Engine & Cooling

#32 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1992 Mitsubishi Montero — FAQ

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

Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Mitsubishi Montero has 18 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3 complaints); Engine & Cooling (2 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 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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