Complaints
106
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
31
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Mitsubishi Montero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:164,388 mi
#26 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Avg mileage:134,684 mi
#34 complaints
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 20 | — | — | 164,388 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 6 | — | — | 134,684 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
164,388
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,684
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Mitsubishi Montero — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1995 Mitsubishi Montero has 106 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (20 complaints, avg 164,388 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys (6 complaints, avg 134,684 mi); Engine & Cooling (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 157,533 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 31 injuries, and 3 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 1995 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine and engine cooling:engine) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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