Complaints
85
Crashes
7
Fires
6
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
#25 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:139,052 mi
#35 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:213,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 139,052 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 213,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | — | 110,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 123,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | 134,990 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 110,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | 1 | — | 62,295 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | 68,252 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | 96,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | 61,505 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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