1997 Mitsubishi Montero service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. Brake light came on and has stayed on for a couple of days. Car was checked out and estimated charges for repairs to front brake, including new rotor, would be $1000. I was not aware of the recall for 1997 monteros in regard to brake lines. *ak 2. Service engine soon comes on at random and only…”
filed Sep 4, 2004
“Brake pedal goes to floor. Regular brakes would fail to work whenever pedal is depressed. Took to mechanic, and had master cylinder replaced, and brakes bled. Problem still exists. *ak”
filed Feb 20, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Montero years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Montero | 7 | 18% |
| 2002 Montero | 46 | 41% |
| 2001 Montero | 56 | 34% |
| 2000 Montero | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 Montero | 4 | 10% |
| 1998 Montero | 9 | 12% |
| 1996 Montero | 4 | 15% |
| 1995 Montero | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 Montero | 6 | 19% |
| 1990 Montero | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
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.