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1997 Mitsubishi Montero recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1997 Mitsubishi Montero recalls, newest first

September 9, 1998NHTSA 98V22000061,800 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
Consequence
Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. If the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. If there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 2, 1998NHTSA 98V20500060,243 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. This cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. A rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
9
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes18
  2. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
  3. Engine and engine cooling5
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Engine5
  5. Air bags › Frontal4

Other Mitsubishi Montero years

Other 1997 Mitsubishi models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Mitsubishi Montero recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero?
63 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.