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1996 Mitsubishi Montero

US · Special Purpose Vehicles

The 1996 Mitsubishi Montero is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder (V6-SOHC-4 (FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder (V6-SOHC-2 (FFS)), 3.5L 6-cylinder (V6-DOHC (FFS))
Power
Not available
Torque
Not available
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Seating
Not available
Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.
Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
GASOLINE
Power Output
Not available
Peak Torque
Not available
Combined Economy
Not available
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Not available
Capacity
Not available
Exterior Dimensions
Not available
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder (V6-SOHC-4 (FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder (V6-SOHC-2 (FFS)), 3.5L 6-cylinder (V6-DOHC (FFS))
Displacement3.0 L to 3.5 L
Cylinders6
Fuel typeGasoline

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainAWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
City14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)
Highway17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 20, 2026.

  • 00V311001: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

    Reported October 2, 2000. View on NHTSA

  • 98V205000: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    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.

    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.

    Reported September 2, 1998. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data
  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 20, 2026

Data verified: October 20, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder (V6-SOHC-4 (FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder (V6-SOHC-2 (FFS)), 3.5L 6-cylinder (V6-DOHC (FFS)) · AWD
    15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

  • Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder (SOHC-2 (FFS)), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SOHC-4 (FFS)) · AWD
    16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero have?

Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder (V6-SOHC-4 (FFS)), 3.0L 6-cylinder (V6-SOHC-2 (FFS)), 3.5L 6-cylinder (V6-DOHC (FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero?

Combined fuel economy is 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1996 Mitsubishi Montero?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 20, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.