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1996 Mitsubishi Montero recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1996 Mitsubishi Montero recalls, newest first

October 2, 2000NHTSA 00V311001210,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
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.
Consequence
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 2, 1998NHTSA 98V20500060,243 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes6
  2. Unknown or other6
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine4
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys2
  5. Hydraulic › Foundation components2

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Questions

Does the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Mitsubishi Montero recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero?
27 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.