Model year guide

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — representative photo
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1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined17–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #00V311001 · 02/10/2000

VEHICLE 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 PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Fix: ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN TH…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport MPG & running costs

Combined17–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles/2wd
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport trims & engines on record

Trims
LS
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles on record

Other Mitsubishi Montero Sport model years

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport get?

The 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.