1997 Mitsubishi Montero engine problems
16 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
On certain occasions when applying the brakes, engine stalls, and vehicle has to sit for a few minutes in order to be started again. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi montero. When the vehicle was started, the crankshaft pulley detached from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair. The vehicle has not been driven since. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
- Brakes 18 complaints