1996 Mitsubishi Montero Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain 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.
“While driving engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction. Dealer stated that this occurred because of interference in the transmission control module caused by cell phone use. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #859007, filed 2000-03“Transmission will not shift when vehicle is cold. Manufacturer said it's an emission problem. Informed it's normal. Takes too long to warm up before shifting.”
NHTSA complaint #832005, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 8 | 20% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
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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