1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,600 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 assist, and the engine overheated while driving at any speed. This was caused by the crankshaft pulley bolt shearing off. Dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10106874, filed 2005-01, 98,648 miles“Crankshaft/pulley recall was done in january 2002. Recently vehicle lost powers teering at 45 MPH. Dealer stated crankshaft/ pulley needed to be replaced. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #8018482, filed 2002-09Related 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.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
14 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
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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