Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |
The contact owned a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The contact started the vehicle so it could warm up before driving and went back into the house. While in the house, she heard a loud boom similar to an explosion. She found the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. The police and fire departments were called to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and the insurance company towed the vehicle to the salvage yard. The side of the contact's residence sustained property damage. In July of 2008, the contact smelled something burning when she activated the headlights. The headlights caught fire and melted. The dealer stated that due to a short on the connector wire, the air bag connector wire was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 116,000. Updated 02/24/09. Updated 02/24/09.
While driving at highway speeds, consumer states that the vehicle has had 5 alternaters in the last 13 months. Please provide any further information. Ts.