36 problems have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 16 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Structure | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electrical System | |
| Visibility | |
| Tire | |
| Seats | |
| Suspension | |
| Air Bag | |
| Equipment | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Power Train | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Unknown Or Other |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport in 1997.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the following table can be used to compare the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport with the Mitsubishi Montero Sport from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1997 Montero Sport is 36 while the average number of problems reported for the 9 model years of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport is 49.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 1997 Montero Sport |