1996 Mitsubishi Montero Steering 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 steering 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.
“Nar 03/05/2003 the consumer rear door hinges had to be replaced , the tie rod broke on the truck, and the water pump froze seizing power to the timing belt.”
NHTSA complaint #10011341, filed 2003-03“Vehicle began to drift, no response from steering wheel. Vehicle rolled down embankment, rolling over. Driver heard loud noise at time of steering failure.”
NHTSA complaint #527767, filed 1998-01Related 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 12 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1993 | 5 | 36% |
| 1991 | 4 | 22% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
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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