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1995 Mitsubishi Montero 4dr SR 4WD SUV

The 1995 Mitsubishi Montero 4dr SR 4WD SUV is a 177-hp 3.0-liter V6 with four-wheel drive. It starts at $35,070 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.

It makes 177 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 188 lb-ft of torque at 4500 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$35,070 ($74,788 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6
Displacement3 L
Horsepower177 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 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

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1995 Mitsubishi Montero 4-DR. 4x4

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 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

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

92 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Mitsubishi MONTERO

Owner Complaints

92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Mitsubishi MONTERO (8 mention a crash, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling37
Steering12
Suspension9
Hydraulic7
Service Brakes7
Power Train5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 25, 2019 · Structure
“RIGHT REAR AXLE HOUSING WELD ID CRACKED WHERE IT WAS WELDED FROM THE FACTORY. IT IS LEAKING GEAR FLUID FROM THE CRACK. IT GOES ABOUT 3/4 THE WAY AOUND THE AXLE. I WAS DRIVING AND I FELT A STRANGE…”
Sep 8, 2014 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT BOLT NEEDED…”
Aug 13, 2013 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE AS THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT…”
Jun 4, 2010 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Equipment
“CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT , I DRIVE FROM MY JOB TO MY HOME AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND BROKE MANY PARTS ON THIS AREA. *TR”
Aug 31, 2009 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BROKE. *TR”

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 1995 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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