What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero?

EPA figures for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mitsubishi · 1997

1997 Mitsubishi Montero

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592
3.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	18	16	555
3.5L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	18	15	592

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 98V205000

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.

Campaign 98V220000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

40 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 12 Electrical System 7 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.