1996 Mitsubishi Montero Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When stopping the vehicle makes a very rough stop. Owner believes that he can see brake fluid on the front wheels. The rotors have been replaced twice within a two year period. The brake fluid reservoir has to be replenished every few thousand miles. Dealer not able to correct problem. Owner continues to experience brake problems.”
NHTSA complaint #830585, filed 1998-11“Abs braking system was not operable and brake light came on dashboard. Brakes made grinding and streaking noises. Also, vehicle was taken to the dealership twice and rotors were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #868614, filed 2000-08“1996 Mitsubishi Montero seems prone to premature brake wear, in normal driving conditions. I've had to replace pads at 17,000 miles, 30,000, and it appears replacement will again be necessary at 40,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #701341, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 80% |
| 2003 | 11 | 28% |
| 2002 | 68 | 61% |
| 2001 | 74 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 14% |
| 1997 | 14 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 5 | 42% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero
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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