The 1996 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has 29 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and steering. Owners most often flag fuel economy – real-world consumption is high, particularly in city driving (e.g., 8-9 km/l or ~17 l/100km reported). frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 Montero Sport model years we track, complaint volume runs from 29 (1996) to 154 (2000). With 29 complaints, the 1996 Montero Sport sits belowthe model's median of 115.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 00V311001VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINES; MONTERO SPORT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES; AND MONTERO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT …
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Campaign 98V205000VEHICLE 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.
Sentiment is generally positive, with a strong reputation for reliability, value, and off-road capability, particularly for older generations (pre-2010).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Montero Sport. See the full Montero Sport owner picture and every model year.
Used Montero Sport listings typically run $2,700–$6,499 across 1998 to 2004 model years.
Compare every Montero Sport year side by side to see how 1996 ranks against the rest.