1991 Mitsubishi Montero
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 Mitsubishi Montero is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1991 Mitsubishi Montero at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1991 Mitsubishi Montero recalls 2
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Fix: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SU…
THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
Fix: REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1991 Mitsubishi Montero common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1991 Mitsubishi Montero MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1991 Mitsubishi Montero costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #EA95004 · Seat Belts · opened Mar 1995 · closed Aug 1995An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 6
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Bulletin TT253 · Equipment · Nov 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin TSB-19-00-008 · Equipment · Jul 2019This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Bulletin TT237 · Equipment · Feb 2018This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Bulletin TSB-13-42A-002 · Structure · Jan 2013MMSA HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES MAY DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. *TT
Bulletin 96V143 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1998NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
Bulletin TSB9711002 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 1997Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MONTERO. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mitsubishi Montero
The Mitsubishi Pajero is a full-size SUV manufactured and marketed globally by Mitsubishi Motors since 1981. It is also known as the Mitsubishi Montero in North America, Spain, and Latin America, and the Mitsubishi Shogun in the United Kingdom.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.