1997 Mitsubishi Montero Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,252miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,252 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The vehicle was parked and idling. I was in the driver's seat when a fire broke out and the flames caused me severe burns to my body. I was nearly asphyxiated. The car was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10326077, filed 2010-04, 61,505 miles“1 - this just started happening, no accident or misuse. 2 - vehicle will not start at times and must keep turning ignition, eventually it stats. (changed battery, terminals, wires, etc, with no affect) alarm goes off sporadically or sets on it's own. Door locks unlock, then immediately lock back. Windows are not going up correctly and are tilting slightly causing a small air leak on both front windows. All problems are annoying but I can still get from point a to point b. This happens every day.”
NHTSA complaint #10081177, filed 2004-07, 75,000 miles“Child safety seat with the seat belt extended in proper locking mode the css still moves around on both sides. Gives more than 2 inches, which does not meet the fmvss of installing a childseat, (evenflo regular ultria), consumer has tried three different css in vehicle and nothing is compatible.”
NHTSA complaint #829180, filed 1998-10Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 26% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 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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