Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling17
- Service brakes, hydraulic14
- Electrical system8
- Suspension6
- Equipment5
- Air bags5
- Power train4
- Structure4
- Steering3
- Visibility3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 9 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINES CAN DEVELOP PIN HOLES DUE TO CHAFFING AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE PASS-THROUGH HOLE IN THE INNER FENDER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY CARGO MATS IN THE THIRD-SEAT AND CARGO AREA. THIS CARGO MAT INTERFERES WITH THE LATCHING INTEGRITY OF THE FOLDING THIRD SEATS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 614011 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 612508 | INFORMATION CONTAINING RECOMMENDED FUELS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT |
| 609778 | A/T DTCS 29-32 SET CONDITIONS SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. YD |
| 609777 | PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. YD |
| 609774 | THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1715 MAY SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IN ADDITION, SLUGGISH ACCELERATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION RETURING TO NORMAL SHIFTING AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF, THEN BACK ON. |
| 6092416 | MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES TO MODIFY THE REAR CARGO AREA CARPET (MAT). *TT |
| 6088731 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 6088726 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 606595 | CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A WHINE COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. *TT |
| 601994 | INFORMATION ABOUT A CHANGE TO THE REAR ROTOR FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( ABS ). *YC 1. 1997 MONTERO BUILT AFTER JUNE 2,1997. 2. 1997 MONTERO SPORT BUILT AFTER JUNE 2,1997. |
| 601992 | PROCEDURES FOR ELIMINATING OR REDUCING AN APPARENT DIFFERENTIAL WHINING NOISE. *YC |
| 601990 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT |
| 601838 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTIONS TO THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON STROKE SPECIFICATION. *YC |
| 601498 | SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PAINT PEELING FROM THE ROOF RACK SURFACE. *YC |
| 601488 | DIGANOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS REGARDING THE MIL ILLUMINATED AND/OR DTC P1715. 96-98 MONTERO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE 10-97 UP TO VIN WJ003864; 97-98 MONTERO SPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE 10-97 TWO WHEE DRIVE MODELS UP TO VIN WP024415 AND FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS UP TO VIN WP024406. *YC |
| 600314 | COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE NOTICEABLY IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *YC |
| 54307 | PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE DELETION OF THE OIL GUIDE FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOR 1997 MODELS. *YC |
| 54301 | INFORMATION CONTAINING A NEW AND REVISED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS AIM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *YC |
| 54299 | SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. *YC |
| 54035 | A/C EVAPORATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ARE INCORRECTLY SHOWN IN THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL PAGES. *YC |
| 54032 | INFORMATION CONTAINING ADDITIONAL GLASS ANTENNA CAUTIONS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *YC |
| 54031 | ACCESSORY INSTALLATION FOR THE FRONT FENDER FLARE AND MUDGUARD. *YC |
| 53053 | CONTAINING SCAN TOOL (MUT-II) SAS ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES FOR EARLY PRODUCTION VEHICLES. *YC |
| 53052 | SPECIFICATIONS FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES. *YC |
| 53048 | MFI TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION CONCERNING DTCS P1715 AND P1750. *YC |
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