One problem related to front suspension wheel bearing has been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. While driving between 55 and 65 mph, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball joints, wheel bearings, transmission mount, universal bolt, and tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 00v311001 (engine and engine cooling), but the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.