1997 Mitsubishi Montero Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%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 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero, 10% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“This car has been in the shop 17 times within a year. It was bought brand new. The major problems we have with it are the wheen bearing, airconditioning and the engine shutting down with no warning. When we take it in either they say they cant duplicate the problem. With the wheel bearing, they fixed it the first time. It started to leak again and they said that it wasnt the wheel bearing.”
NHTSA complaint #700095, filed 1998-10“I am scared. At 50-70mph the vibration from the front tires up through the steering wheel is dangerous, borders on losing control. Research on internet: this is a highly common problem for Montero sport owners. Please advise. ( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #708749, filed 1999-07“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“When driving while on the highway steering column and vehicle sevrely vibrate which could result in loss of vehicle control. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #835069, filed 1999-02Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
5 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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