1996 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero.

19951997
Complaints
40
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1996 Mitsubishi Montero Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

#24 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Avg mileage:146,000 mi
#32 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4146,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR2
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS2
CHILD SEAT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
SEATS1125,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
STEERING1
STEERING:LINKAGES1
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1

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