1990 Mitsubishi Montero — 3.0L

The 1990 Mitsubishi Montero recorded 24 complaints, 1 recall, 2 investigations, and 5 TSBs, positioning it near the lower end of the complaint spectrum for this generation. Compared to 1991 (18 complaints) and 1992 (12 complaints), the target year shows a slight uptick in consumer complaints before the downward trend, yet it remains well below the peak complaint years of 1995 (99), 1997 (98), and 2002 (174). The 1990 model carries two NHTSA investigations—the highest of any year in the record—though the data does not specify their subject matter. The complaint breakdown highlights Engine & Cooling (7) and Seat Belts (6) as primary concerns, with 2 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints also noted. While 1990 falls within an early portion of the generation that was comparatively less problematic, the presence of active investigations and the upward complaint trajectory in subsequent years warrant caution. A 1990 Montero may present lower complaint numbers than later model years, but the unresolved investigations and emerging engine/cooling issues suggest buyers should budget for thorough pre-purchase inspections, and may be better served by considering 1992–1993 models where complaints dropped further while recalls remained manageable.