Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems |
At stop light. Hit in rear by car going atleast 45 mph. Neck whip-lash despite 3 point seatbelt and added thickness headrest as seatbelt collapsed backward to horizontal position. Unable to move seat fully upright (80%) after that. Car pushed about 20 ft. Tow hitched attached to frame reduced further back damage. Metal particles found in differential - probably form impact moving car in stopped position.
On impact, the rear seat belt came undone and the airbags did not deploy.
Seat belt attachment failed. Yh.