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1995 Mitsubishi Montero reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
106
on record
Top problem area
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
20 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
8 reported crashes · 31 injuries · 3 deaths

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#4,008

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Mitsubishi median

-69

median 175 across 37 Mitsubishi records

Vs 1993-1997

-127

median 233 complaints in 509 records

Top component share

28%

Engine And Engine Cooling: 30 complaints

What owners report fails — 1995 Mitsubishi Montero

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 20
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 6
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT 4
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 3

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1995 Mitsubishi Montero units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero reliable?

NHTSA has 106 consumer complaints on record for the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling:engine (20 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1995 Mitsubishi Montero units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?

Owners most often report problems with: engine and engine cooling:engine (20), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys (6), suspension:front (4), engine and engine cooling (4). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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