1996 Mitsubishi Montero Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero, 7% 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 2003-03Related service bulletins
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10014382Jun 1, 2004Alarm sounds when unlocking.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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