1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi montero sport. The contact stated that the nut and bolt pulled out from the crankshaft pulley. While attempting to make a left turn at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to pull to the left. The dealer stated that nothing could be done to repair the vehicle unless…”
filed Aug 13, 2008
“I own a 1997 mitsubishi montero sport ls. There was a recall for a crankshaft pulley bolt, nhtsa recall id: 00v311001. I took my vehicle to the mitsubishi dealer and they replaced the bolt. This was back in 2000. In february of 2008 I was driving, getting ready to get on the highway when I heard a…”
filed May 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L…Campaign 00V311001 · Oct 2, 2000
Related service bulletins
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2015
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Montero Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Montero Sport | 4 | 13% |
| 2002 Montero Sport | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 Montero Sport | 6 | 10% |
| 2000 Montero Sport | 8 | 8% |
| 1999 Montero Sport | 6 | 18% |
| 1998 Montero Sport | 14 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.