1997 Mitsubishi Montero 4dr SR 4WD SUV
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- Photo: MITSUBISHI PAJERO, MONTERO (V20- ,NH, NJ, NK, NL) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MITSUBISHI PAJERO, MONTERO (V20- ,NH, NJ, NK, NL) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Montero 3000 Super Wagon 1992 (13994188150) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Montero GLS V6 3500 1998 (13897533347) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Mitsubishi Montero (5844306754) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Mitsubishi Montero 4dr SR 4WD SUV is a 200-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $36,905 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 228 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Montero measures 185.2 inches long on a 107.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,905 ($74,730 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L SOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 228 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time 4WD with manual hi-lo transfer case |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.2 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero 4dr SR 4WD SUV with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi MONTERO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 9, 1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAK RESULTING IN DETERIORATED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE LINES FOR SIGNS OF WEAR AND ROUTING. IF THE LINES ARE NOT CORRECTLY CENTERED IN THE PASS-THROUGH HOLE, THE LINES WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY BENDING SLIGHTLY TO CORRECT. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF BRAKE LINE WEAR, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 98V220000
Sep 2, 1998 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT OF THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THIRD-SEAT LATCH AND STRIKER. A RECTANGLE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CARGO MAT AROUND EACH STRIKER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STRIKER CLEARANCE AND PROPER LATCHING.
NHTSA campaign 98V205000
97 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi MONTERO
Owner Complaints
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi MONTERO (8 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 33 |
| Hydraulic | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.