1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 208,820miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 208,820 miles.
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.
“Vehicle lost power steering and stalled. Crankshaft pulley bolt fell out and harmonic balancer fell off.causing loss of control and life threatening situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10705834, filed 2015-04, 250,639 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
14 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
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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