1997 Mitsubishi Montero Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driviing at approximately 35 MPH in center lane, hit side of another vehicle head on, both fenders and entire front was hit. Consumer almost hit windshield. Driver's air bag failed to deploy. Had seat belt on. Around $4500 worth damage on front alone .this defect can result in injuries in case of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #819814, filed 1997-12“Vehicle lost control in the front suspension area while driving resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during impact. Mjs (attorney for consumer).”
NHTSA complaint #546457, filed 1999-06“Dual airbags did not deploy during front end crash, vehicle broadsided another moving vehicle, according to auto repair shop, sensors were not hit, front bumpers totally damaged.”
NHTSA complaint #812816, filed 1997-06Related service bulletins
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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