1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 43% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 43% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 125,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 125,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I am inquiring on whether or not other other montero sport es owners have had the same problem with the bolt snapping and whether mitsubishi is doing another one of its cover ups. Mitsubishi has agreed to paying for the replacement of parts and I have to cover labor. I want to see if I have a case to get them to pay for the total cost.
1997 mitsubishi montero sport was taken to dealership for crankshaft pulley bolt recall service. 18 months later, the bolt backed out, causing approx. $1000 in damages, repaired at private mechanic's garage. Happened again 1 month later; same garage repaired under their warranty. Happened again 1 month later; private garage refused to repair again. Took it to manufacturer dealership; paid another approx. $1100 for repairs.
Engine problems in other years
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- 1997