Mitsubishi Montero
1997–2001 only
1997–2001 Mitsubishi Montero models have 99 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Master cylinder and booster, typically surfacing around 130,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1997–2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mitsubishi Montero report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 1997–2001 only
Median onset: 130,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 159,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 151,231 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 164,000 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 149,000 miles.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
Median onset: 165,299 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 133,500 miles.
More common in older model years.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1997–2001 model years. See the full Mitsubishi Montero report for every year and full specs/safety data.