1994 Mitsubishi Montero LS review from North America
"Pass this one by"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
For the first three years I owned the car there were relatively few problem.
An intermittent problem with transmission lever position switch preventing the engine from starting - took three years and numerous trips to the dealer to resolve.
Serpentine engine belt replaced 3 times and the tensioner twice.
Both front window regulators broke - expensive.
Engine started smoking at 50,000 miles -dealer told me that the valve seal and or valve guides need replacing - very expensive.
General comments?
Generally smooth operating vehicle is marred by frequent engine and other mechanical problems.
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  | Reliable, tough SUV |
| Very good cost to reliability ratio |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2002 |