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1994 Mitsubishi Montero 4dr SR 4WD SUV

The 1994 Mitsubishi Montero 4dr SR 4WD SUV is a 151-hp 3.0-liter V6 with four-wheel drive. It starts at $31,920 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.

It makes 151 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 174 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

The Montero measures 185.2 inches long on a 107.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$31,920 ($70,000 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L SOHC 12-valve V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower151 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque174 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypePart-time 4WD with manual hi-lo transfer case
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Dimensions & Weight
Length185.2 in
Width66.7 in
Height73.4 in
Wheelbase107.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Mitsubishi MONTERO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 2, 2000 · 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 00V311001

Aug 15, 2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES CAN DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED BRAKING ABILITY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER BRAKE HOSES.

NHTSA campaign 00V226001

Sep 2, 1998 · 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign 98V205000

Aug 12, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign 96V143002

Jul 25, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign 96V143001

32 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Mitsubishi MONTERO

Owner Complaints

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Mitsubishi MONTERO (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling13
Hydraulic6
Service Brakes6
Exterior Lighting3
Suspension3
Steering2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 11, 2011 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END HER VEHICLE. THE CRASH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A VEHICLE IN…”
Jun 22, 2009 · Seat Belts, Seats Crash 1 injury 1 death
“A 12 YEAR OLD BOY WAS KILLED WHEN HIS CARGO SEAT IN A MITSUBISHI MONTERO DETACHED AND CATAPULTED HIM OUT THE SIDE WINDOW IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT, BUT WITH THIS PARTICULAR…”
Sep 3, 2008 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO BOLT SECURING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAME LOOSE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ACCIDENT AVERTED, THANK GOD. AS STATED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS, MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND MITSUBISHI…”
Dec 31, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING MY 1994 MITSUBISHI 3.0L MONTERO AT 55MPH ON A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT HITTING ANY OTHER VEHICLES.WHEN…”
Sep 9, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“I SPENT $ 6000 LAST YEAR ON A NEW HALF BLOCK ENGINE. LAST MONTH MY MITSUBISHI MONTERO STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE DEALERS, AND THEY FOUND THAT THE PLENUM NEEDED TO GET CHECKED. THEY DID THAT…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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