Used 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Consumer Reviews
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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.
Solid SUV
Franklinbugaloobozaa, 06/12/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had this vehicle for about 3 years/40,000 miles and have only performed scheduled maintenance on it - but maintenance tends to be expensive. Not as refined as the newer Montero, it's a good solid SUV with fold-up third row seating for better flexibility. Gas mileage is about 17 mpg.
Been a good ride
Tony, 03/12/2022
1997 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had it for a while now, been real dependable til it got hot and warped the heads. Now I'm looking for a good used motor that won't break me. $1,600 is just more than I feel like paying at this point. Thinking about sailing the axles and 4W/D unit and dropping a 351W in it. Who knows?
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1997 Mitsubishi Montero for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- LS 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,1001,238 mi away
- LS 4dr SUVMSRP: N/A2,285 mi away
Keep your wallet out!
Madmadmarvin, 12/15/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a great looking SUV and has lot's of features. I've owned this vehicle 2 1/2 years and have had nothing but trouble. I don't take it offroad and I keep up the maintenance. It's been very expensive to repair (2 alternators, rear door hinges, 2 batteries) in addition to very expensive maintenance. I will not buy another Montero, cool truck, but too unreliable.
nice truck
dog100, 09/06/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
fun truck own a year parts are not cheap BUT I LOVE IT and people always comment how nice it looks Tip;put a brush guard on front it will set this baby off heads will turn
1997 Mitsubishi Montero
nomoremits, 01/12/2006
1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the second Full-size Montero I've owned. The first was a '95 LS that was terribly unreliable and incredibly expensive to fix...I thought perhaps it was a lemon and took a chance on a '97 with the larger 3.5 engine. What a mistake that was. Except for the terrible gas mileage (the best I could get babying it on the highway was 16 mpg), the truck performed well until it got to about 85,000 miles. Since then it has had: a blown head gasket, 5 alternators, 3 batteries, a water pump, and camshaft seals. In addition to the mechanical issues the electronic mirrors, remote entry, and antenna have given up the ghost. This truck is a rolling electrical nightmare. Steer well clear of this brand. I know I will.