Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero

Three problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2001

While driving about 35 mph hit an elk, and air bags did not deploy.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1997

Driviing at approximately 35 mph in center lane, hit side of another vehicle head on, both fenders and entire front was hit. Consumer almost hit windshield. Driver's air bag failed to deploy. Had seat belt on. Around $4500 worth damage on front alone . This defect can result in injuries in case of an accident.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/28/1997

Dual airbags did not deploy during front end crash, vehicle broadsided another moving vehicle, according to auto repair shop, sensors were not hit, front bumpers totally damaged.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero

Air Bag Not Deploy problems
3
Front Air Bag problems
1
Air Bag problems
1


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