Used 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Consumer Reviews
Used Montero for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Montero, so we've included reviews for other years of the Montero since its last redesign.
Best car I've ever owned
slver, 11/21/2009
1997 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love this car! I bought it new in 97 and Im so happy its lasted. Its reliable, very little repair, small stuff, but mainly the typical brake and tire service required for midsize trucks. Living in Southern California, I mostly drive town and freeway but also some off-road in the mountains - nice to have during our heavy rains. At 100,000 miles, my mechanic says Ive only half used up the engine so heres looking at another happy 12 years!
Great Example of Japanese Quality
CarGuyandConsumer, 06/27/2002
1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Montero SR is the best SUV that I have ever owned. It feels solid in everything that it does. The 4 wheel drive system has NEVER failed me, and I live on the mountain side hills of snow country. Durring the winter, going down snow covered hills/roads can be even more difficult than going up, but my montero has never failed. Low range gearing is excellant and has amazing holding power. The locking differentials make driving up icy hills a breeze. The adjustable suspension helps improve vehicle controll on winding roads at high speeds (put it in hard mode).
1997 Mitsubishi Montero for sale near you
1 of 1 listings
- LS 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,1001,087 mi away
Workhorse Deluxe
Pee Wee Denton, 05/26/2017
1996 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is not sleek or dynamic from a visual concept but, it is reliable and a workhorse for the average family.
- Safety
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
'96 Montero - a True Offroad Vehicle
Bob Britz, 12/26/2006
1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 1996 at three years old and 45,000 miles. It now has 175,000 miles and I have no vision to sell it. Approximately 23,000 of my 130,000 miles driven have been off road in the Sierra Nevada, Inyo, and Death Valley areas. Not light offroad, but 4WD locking hubs off road required stuff. I've changed the oil every 3,000 miles and had only one major repair when a part of the intake plenem broke off and caused internal valve damage. The car gets a consistent 15 mpg and has never left me stranded due to it's advanced 4WD dual locking hubs (a rare item on any SUV today) and its capacity radiators and transmission coolers. Mitsubishi outfitted this truck perfectly - not for soccer moms.
Glad To Own
TH, 08/13/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle over 3 years ago after graduating form college. Currently it has over 107,000 miles and I plan to get at least 100,000 more as I put in alot of miles in a day. The only major repairs i've had to make is replacing the timing belt which is part of the scheduled maintenance. Love the seating for seven and how it retains the truck like styling. Make no mistakes, if you want a nice ride and don't often go off road, don't get this vehicle. It is a truck and rides like one. That's why I like it so much. Performs well in deep snow (2.5'), rain and mud. Does lack some horsepower.