1995 Mitsubishi Montero vs 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Mitsubishi Montero | 1997 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 59 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–15 | 15–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 147,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Montero | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 14 |
| Steering | 12 | 3 |
| Suspension | 8 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 2 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
1995 Mitsubishi Montero
1997 Mitsubishi Montero
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.