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1990 Mitsubishi Montero
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 | 555 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 | 555 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
25 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Mitsubishi Montero?
EPA figures for the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Mitsubishi Montero, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.