1996 Mitsubishi Montero Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%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 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero, 4% 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.
“Engine check light appears to be malfunctioning. Auto has been serviced for the check engine light/srs light repeatedly. The computer reading states to replace various sensors. Sensors have been replaced and the check engine light continues to come on. Problem is perplexing service mechanics -vehicle owner fearful srs may not function properly. Vehicle in service over 7 weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #718251, filed 2000-02Related 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 22 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 12% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 13% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 5 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 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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