1996 Mitsubishi Montero vs 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Mitsubishi Montero | 1998 Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 74 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 42 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–15 | 15–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Montero | Mitsubishi Montero |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 9 |
| Suspension | 0 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 9 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
1996 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 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.