1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owned a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact started the vehicle so it could warm up before driving and went back into the house. While in the house, she heard a loud boom similar to an explosion. She found the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. The police and fire departments were called to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and the insurance company towed the vehicle to the salvage yard. The side of the contact's residence sustained property damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246235, filed 2008-10, 116,000 miles“While driving at highway speeds, consumer states that the vehicle has had 5 alternaters in the last 13 months. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8024109, filed 2002-12Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
14 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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