1998 Mitsubishi Montero problems
The Mitsubishi Pajero (三菱・パジェロ, Japanese: ; English: /pəˈhɛroʊ/; Spanish: ) is a full-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) manufactured and marketed globally by Mitsubishi over four generations — introduced in 1981 and discontinued in 2021.
The Pajero nameplate derives from Leopardus pajeros, the Pampas cat. Mitsubishi marketed the SUV as the Montero in North America, Spain, and Latin America (except for Brazil and Jamaica) due to the term "pajero" being derogatory (meaning "wanker") in Spanish. In the United Kingdom, it was known as the Shogun (将軍), named after the Japanese word for "General." The model was discontinued in North America in 2006.
The Pajero, Montero, and Shogun names were used on other, mechanically unrelated models, such as the Pajero Mini kei car, the Pajero Junior and Pajero iO/Pinin mini SUVs, and the Triton-based Pajero/Montero/Shogun Sport mid-size SUVs. The Pajero is one of four models by Mitsubishi (the others being the Triton, Pajero Sport and the Pajero iO) that share Mitsubishi's heavy-duty, off-road-oriented Super-Select four-wheel-drive system as opposed to their light-duty Mitsubishi S-AWC all-wheel-drive system.
The Pajero has generated more than 3.3 million sales in its 40-year run. The name lives with the smaller Pajero Sport, which is based on the Mitsubishi Triton/L200/Strada pickup. Despite the similarity in name, the Pajero Sport shares none of the original Pajero's underpinnings and is smaller in overall size.
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Common 1998 Mitsubishi Montero problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Mitsubishi Montero 1998, several common problems have been reported:
- No Power When Accelerating:
- Some owners reported a lack of power when accelerating, even after changing the timing belt, water pump, ignition coils, spark plugs, wiring, and coil.
- Heating System Malfunction:
- Issues with the heating system have been reported, with some owners experiencing no heat at all, only minimal heat, in their Montero.
- Stuck Rear Hatch:
- Owners have faced difficulties with the rear hatch being stuck, where the handle on the rear hatch isn't working, making it challenging to open from the inside.
- Starting Issues:
- Starting problems have been noted, with some Montero SUVs acting like they want to start but not cranking all the way up, leading to difficulties in starting the vehicle.
- Catalytic Converter and Evap Sensors:
- Reports of issues with the catalytic converter and Evap sensors persist, with both sensors being on and causing concerns even after driving the vehicle for an extended period and replacing the gas cap.
- Transmission Oil Problems:
- Concerns related to transmission oil have been raised, with owners seeking advice on the type of oil to use for the transmission in their Montero.
These problems highlight various mechanical and operational issues that owners of the Mitsubishi Montero 1998 have encountered. Addressing these issues promptly and with the appropriate repairs can help maintain the performance and reliability of the vehicle.
Are old Mitsubishi Monteros reliable?
According to MotorTrend and various forums, the Montero is overall a reliable SUV. However, there are certain model years that run into problems in their transmissions, braking, and engines, which are always certainly expensive to fix. These are the 2001 to 2002 Montero models.
How much is a 1998 Mitsubishi Montero?
The value of a used 1998 Mitsubishi Montero ranges from $435 to $1,998, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
How many miles can a Mitsubishi Montero last?
I have a few customers well into the 300k mile range, and a lot of customers in the 200s. Really it all depends on how well the vehicle is maintained, but it is unusual to see any major failures even at this mileage provided the basic maintenance is done on time.
Why did they stop making Mitsubishi Montero?
Unfortunately for Mitsubishi, Montero popularity waned in its later years as buyers started to focus more on crossovers than capable, truck-based SUVs like the Montero — so Mitsubishi cancelled the Montero in the U.S. market following the 2006 model year, and devoted itself instead to selling crossovers.
1998 Mitsubishi Montero car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Montero problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Mitsubishi Montero vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
The NHTSA has received 80 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Mitsubishi Montero vehicles.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-06
- VIN: JA4MR51H1WJ
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AT THE MOMENT THE ONLY SITUATION THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THE MITSUBISHI AIRBAG RECALL IS THAT WHEN I CALL THE CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS, THAT SUPPOSEDLY THE MITSUBISHI COMPANY HAS NOT YET SENT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS.....I HAVE TO CALL WITHIN 2 MONTHS TO SEE IF THE PARTS HAVE ARRIVED AT THE REPAIR SHOPS.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: JA4MR51R9WJ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V035000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-13
- VIN: JA4MR31H0WJ
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHSIDE MITSUBISHI IN ORLANDO AND BECAUSE A MECHANIC NAMED BOB WHO'S BEEN THERE FOR OVER 20 YEARS SAYS IT'S THE ORIGINAL BUT IT'S NOT THE ORIGINAL BOLT THEY DON'T WANT TO HONOR THE RECALL I ARGUED WITH THEM MULTIPLE TIMES.. THE ORIGINAL BOLT IS ME203072, AND THE MONTERO HAS THE SAME BOLT AS THE PAJERO . THIS VEHICLE WITH VIN [XXX] HAD THE BOLT SNAP OFF..IF IT WAS ALREADY FIXED LIKE SOUTHSIDE MITSUBISHI SAID IT SHOULDN'T HAVE SNAPPED. THEY REPEATEDLY DO NOT WANT TO GIVE A STRAIGHT ANSWER AND KEEP TRANSFERRING THE PHONE AROUND. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-01
- VIN: JA4MR51R8WJ
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE CAR, STRONGER WHEN I OPEN THE BACK REAR LUGGAGE AREA AND REAR OF MONTERO (CLOSEST TO THE GAS FUEL TANK UNDERNEATH). I DO NOT SEE ANY ACTIVE LEAK ON THE FLOOR. MY CAR HAS NO DAMAGE, SUCH AS BEING REAR ENDED OR BUMPER DAMAGE AT ALL. THE TANK MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR VAPORIZING INTO INTERIOR OF CAR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-13
- VIN: JA4MR51R8WJ
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DRIVING TO STORE I ACCELERATED FROM A STOP SIGN AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER TAKING FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL. TRIED TO STOMP ON THROTTLE TO GET IT UNSTUCK, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. FINALLY AFTER ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF AND SPEEDS PAST 80 MILES PER HOUR THROTTLE RELEASED ON ITS OWN. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY SAFETY RECALLS ON THIS VERY SCARY MALFUNCTION AND MAKER SAYS TAKE IT TO A DEALER. *TR
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-23
- VIN: JA4MR51M4TJ
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MITSUBISHI MONTERO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH,THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT DETACHED AND CAUSED THE PULLEY TO WOBBLE. THIS FAILURE WAS ENCOMPASSED IN RECALL # 00V311000. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STRONGLY BELIEVED OTHERWISE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 94,000.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-10
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE OFF. LOST BELTS, LOST POWER STEERING AND ALTERNATOR POWER . REPAIR SHOP SAYS ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. *NM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-26
- VIN: JA4MR51R6WJ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MINOR PROBLEM WITH SWELLING IN DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG, 1998 MITS MONTERO, VIN[XXX]. PURCHASED NEW IN SANTA MARIA CA. THE SWELLING AIRBAG HAS CAUSED CONTINUOUS HORN ACTIVATION. THE HORN HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. QUESTIONS: DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER INCIDENTS THAT INDICATE A TREND WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AFFECTED THE HORN? IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE? THE DEALER IN SAN ANTONIO SAYS THE AIRBAG STILL WORKS BUT CAN'T BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS OVER 100,000 MILES ON IT. REPLACEMENT PART QUOTED IS MR390111, MODULE AIR BAG, D-BROWN, PYRO TYPE FOR $688.33. *NM UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-06
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE PILE UP. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR HEAD INJURIES, AND PASSENGER BROKE HIS SHOULDER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-25
- VIN: JA4MR51R7WJ
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CRANKSHAFT BOLT BROKE, CAUSING TIMING BELT PULLEY/SPROCKET TO FALL OFF. THIS IS AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE AND COULD HAD CAUSED SERIOUS DAMAGE. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THE MONTERO 3.0 ENGINE FOR SAME PROBLEM..WHY NOT THE 3.5? INTEND TO CONTACT THE CORPORATION COMMISSION. VERY POOR DESIGN.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHEN VEHICLE EXCEEDS SPEEDS OF 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. CAUSE OF VIBRATION IS UNDETERMINED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-04
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 60 MPH GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO ABOVE 80 MPH. PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS OF NO USE, BUT USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES EVENTUALLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-30
- VIN: JA4MR51R3WJ
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES
- Summary: CRUISE WIL NOT DISENGAGE DUE TO STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-01
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF "CLICKING" NOISE. DEALER FINALLY DETERMINED THAT VHEICLE HAD A BROKEN LEAF SPRING WHICH COULD CAUSE TRUCK TO LOSE CONTROL, WHILE TURNING AND FLIP OVER.*JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-25
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA4LS31P1WP
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: IN A FRONTAL HEAD ON COLLISION VEHICLE IMPACTEED ON A TREE, AND IT PUSHED RADIATOR INTO ENGINE, AND FRAME BENT BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD NO BUMPER. NOT SURE IF IT CAME FROM MAUFACTURER WITHOUT IT OR IT WAS REMOVED.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA4MT41P2WP
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL "SHIMMIES". TECH CHECKED IT OUT AND COULD FIND NOTHING!*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-05
- VIN: JR4LS41PWP0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: EVERYTIME VEHICLE REACHES HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ABOUT 55MPH AND UP, VEHICLE WILL END UP STALLING. HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-25
- VIN: JA4MT31P9WP
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKES WILL NOT OPERATE. PEDAL WILL GO ALWAY TO GROUND. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-13
- VIN: JA4LS31P9WP
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: AT 55MPH A SMELL OF PLASTIC BURNING WAS SMELLED, THAN A LOUD SOUND WAS HEARD AND LOOKED BACK AND THE WHOLE BACK HATCH GLASS WAS SHATTERED. I THINK THE THINK THE DEFROSTER OVERHEATED. IT LEFTED A ORANGE LOOKING SPOT ON THE GLASS WHERE THE DEFROSTER CONNECTED TO THE GLASS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA4MT31P5WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WAS PULLING OUT OFF PARKING LOT AND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BROKE OR SHEARED OFF. HAD NO STEERING CONTROL AT 10MPH. JUST MANAGED TO DRIVE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT BOLT COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM CRANKSHAFT. ENTIRE CRANKSHAFT WAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA4MT31P3WP
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONSUMER HAS HEARD A CONTINUOS WIND NOISE FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN CORRECTED PROPERLY. NLM
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA4MT31P3WP
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONSUMER HAS HEARD A CONTINUOS WIND NOISE FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN CORRECTED PROPERLY. NLM
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA4MT31P3WP
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONDENSOR AND COMPRESSOR FAILED. NLM
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JA4MT31P3WP
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONDENSOR AND COMPRESSOR FAILED. NLM
SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA4MT31P4WP
- Components: SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: AT STOP LIGHT. HIT IN REAR BY CAR GOING ATLEAST 45 MPH. NECK WHIP-LASH DESPITE 3 POINT SEATBELT AND ADDED THICKNESS HEADREST AS SEATBELT COLLAPSED BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL POSITION. UNABLE TO MOVE SEAT FULLY UPRIGHT (80%) AFTER THAT. CAR PUSHED ABOUT 20 FT. TOW HITCHED ATTACHED TO FRAME REDUCED FURTHER BACK DAMAGE. METAL PARTICLES FOUND IN DIFFERENTIAL - PROBABLY FORM IMPACT MOVING CAR IN STOPPED POSITION.
1998 Mitsubishi Montero recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 1998-2000 Montero vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-001.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINES CAN DEVELOP PIN HOLES DUE TO CHAFFING AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE PASS-THROUGH HOLE IN THE INNER FENDER.
- Consequence: BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAK RESULTING IN DETERIORATED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE LINES FOR SIGNS OF WEAR AND ROUTING. IF THE LINES ARE NOT CORRECTLY CENTERED IN THE PASS-THROUGH HOLE, THE LINES WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY BENDING SLIGHTLY TO CORRECT. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF BRAKE LINE WEAR, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE 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.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT OF THE THIRD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THIRD-SEAT LATCH AND STRIKER. A RECTANGLE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CARGO MAT AROUND EACH STRIKER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STRIKER CLEARANCE AND PROPER LATCHING.
Negative 1998 Mitsubishi Montero car reviews
Positive 1998 Mitsubishi Montero car reviews
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I've owned my Montero for almost 4 years and I still love it! I take it everywhere: in the snow, sand, mountains, and on long road trips (2,000 miles+). Never had a problem, with proper care it will last another 30 years. The strength of the Montero is better than anything I have seen. Almost impossible to damage.
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It's great to hear that you're interested in a body-on-frame SUV! This one is perfect for true off-roading, and it's also okay for highway driving.
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This SUV is fantastic! I absolutely love it. It outperforms any other SUV on the road, even though it's 5 years old. I am extremely happy and satisfied with my SUV - it's a dream come true for me. It's a great vehicle!
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I have to say, I was a bit hesitant about purchasing this SUV at first due to some negative reviews in previous years. However, I noticed that it had undergone some major improvements and the price was just right, so I decided to go for it. And I must say, I have definitely gotten my money's worth from this car! As someone who does a lot of hunting, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it handled off-road. The 4WD on the fly was particularly impressive. Additionally, the flexibility of the back seats has been a huge plus for me.
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There are many SUVs out there that claim to be great off-roaders, but this truck truly delivers. It has won the Dakar Rally multiple times, which is a testament to its capabilities. If you're looking for a vehicle that can handle tough terrain, this truck is a great option. Of course, if you're not planning on using it for off-roading, there are plenty of other SUVs that might be a better fit. While it may not be the most attractive truck on the market, it is incredibly practical and durable. The drivetrain linkage is top-notch, and I've been able to navigate some very challenging situations in this truck that I don't think many SUVs could handle. Ultimately, it's important to be honest about your needs and intentions when choosing a vehicle.
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Furman Brekke 2024-02-20
This is a great looking SUV with lots of features. However, I have had some trouble with it despite taking good care of it. It has been expensive to repair and maintain, with multiple issues such as alternators, rear door hinges, and batteries. Unfortunately, my experience has led me to decide not to purchase another Montero. It's a cool truck, but reliability is a top priority for me.
Davion Davis 2024-01-16
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with the Full-size Montero. This is actually the second one I've owned, and I have to say, it's been a bit of a mixed bag. My first one, a '95 LS, was unfortunately quite unreliable and expensive to fix. However, I decided to give the Montero another chance and purchased a '97 with the larger 3.5 engine. While the gas mileage wasn't great, I found that it performed well...until it hit around 85,000 miles. Since then, I've had a few mechanical issues, including a blown head gasket, 5 alternators, 3 batteries, a water pump, and camshaft seals. On top of that, some of the electronic features like the mirrors, remote entry, and antenna have stopped working. It's been a bit of a headache, but I'm hopeful that things will improve. Just wanted to share my experience and give you a heads up. Thanks for listening!