Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Share of the 86 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Montero complaints by model year
Best Montero years: 2004, 1996, 2003. Years to avoid: 2001, 2002, 1998, 1995. Compare all years →
1995 Mitsubishi Montero recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Remedy: On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to…
Unknown or other
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. A rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching.
What 1995 Mitsubishi Montero owners say
Engine & cooling all 36 →
Tl contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving less than 55 MPH, the power steering failed and the contact almost struck a pedestrian. Upon further investigation, he found that a pulley failed in the crankshaft. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was included in a recall. Due to the age of the vehicle, the contact was informed that he would have had to have the timing belt replaced at some point, which would have also taken care of the recall. Mitsubishi refused to perform the recall repair. The contact was well within the statute of limitations to have his vehicle repaired according to the recall. NHTSA campaign id number 00V311001. The current and failure mileages were less than 215,000. Updated 7/9/09 the bolt holding the harmonic balancer pulley on, fell out which allowed the pulley to also fall off. Updated 07/17/09.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 MPH on dry road conditions, a clunking noise was heard from the engine bay, and power steering was lost. Also, the accelerator pedal was inoperable. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over, and was towed to the dealership. Upon inspection, the dealer determined that the crankshaft pulley bolt had fractured, and the bolt needed to be replaced. The bolt was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, who denied responsibility for the fractured bolt because a safety recall was performed 5 years earlier for the retorqing of the bolt. The vehicle had air conditioning work and the timing chain replacement performed one month prior to the incident, and the contact was not sure if that work could have affected the crankshaft pulley bolt.
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 MPH on dry road conditions, a clunking noise was heard from the engine bay, and power steering was lost. Also, the accelerator pedal was inoperable. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over, and was towed to the dealership. Upon inspection, the dealer determined that the crankshaft pulley bolt had fractured, and the bolt needed to be replaced. The bolt was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, who denied responsibility for the fractured bolt because a safety recall was performed 5 years earlier for the retorqing of the bolt. The vehicle had air conditioning work and the timing chain replacement performed one month prior to the incident, and the contact was not sure if that work could have affected the crankshaft pulley bolt.
While driving 52 MPH, the driver started to hear drilling sounds/vibration from the front of the vehicle. Then without any warning he couldn't control the vehicle because the steering wheel locked up. Tried to put on brakes, nothing happened. The vehicle began to flip and spin and was involved in a crash. Neither air bags deployed. Six (6) injuries and one (1) fatality.
Suspension
I have a 1995 Montero sr and while I was driving on the highway I smelled oil and when I stopped to check it the rear driver side tire caved in and oil was all over the ground what's left of it any way , the weld on housing the axle assembly was broke any how I tow it home and check it to find out that the teething on the axle inside is gone the fact there is no oil and the seal and the bearing inside the housing is gone , so I called the dealer and told me there is nothing they can do but to change the axle assembly for about little over 5000 dollars ,wow then I started doing some research to find out that other people had the exact same problem which is uncomment to happen on a utility truck in a normal driving condition this truck was never driving off road , any way I called mits company and they gave me no answer and told me to go to the dealer hhh , I am pretty sure that this is a …
My vehicle is wondering on the road so bad that it has became a safety issue for me and my family. I cann't get the dealer to do any thing about it. My vehicle is drifting on the road some time to the right and some time to the left. I have had this problem for the past 15 months. I have taken to the dealer more than 15 times, I have spent my money and time and I'm getting no where. Please help me! I will porvide this vehicle for any kind of testing. I have searched and found out that this porblem has caused accidents in the past with injuries. I bought this vehicle when it had only 15K miles. It was a program car from Mitsubishi. Please contact me day or night after January 5th, 1999, I will provide any document that you would need. Thanks, mirwais rahin
1995 Mitsubishi Montero engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 17 / 15 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 17 / 15 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 16 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero a good car?
Based on 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Montero rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Montero at the same age. It is one of the Montero years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?
The engine & cooling — 36 complaints, 42% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the steering (12) and suspension (8).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero, the most recent from October 2, 2000 (engine). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Montero?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 1996 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001, 2002, 1998 and 1995. See the full Mitsubishi Montero years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Mitsubishi Montero problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 148,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.