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1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean MonteroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 00V-311 · Dec 6, 2000 · 61,068 vehicles

Risk. THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-226 · Oct 21, 2000 · 215 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi Caribbean.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Montero year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Montero median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Montero owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD, AND LIGHT STAYED ON FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AKTHE KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS FAILED AGAIN, DEALER STATES SIGNAL RECIEVER UNIT IN VEHICLE HEADLINER IS NOW DEFECTIVE. NLM
Complaint 896353 · Sep 14, 2001

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