Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems |
When opening the hatch door, the shock arm broke causing the door to slam down, bend the frame of the back door and break the rear window of the vehicle. This looks like a defect to me. Major safety issue. If I had been under the door, it would have knocked me out.