1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR review from North America

I've had this SUV for 2 years.

Replaced the battery twice.

Replaced the starter.

Replaced the alternator twice.

Replaced rear door hinges ($450).

One of the 4 wheel drive indicator lights has gone out on the instrument panel.

Cruise control only works half the time and randomly shuts off.

All interior and headlights flicker from bright to dim the fist 10 min of run time.

Steering is loose, feels like something is loose within steering system. Has a slight shimmy despite new tires.

I really like the look of the car, but it has given me nothing, but trouble. I would have sold it by now just to save on repair cost, but it's not held it's value well enough to make it worth selling.

It needs the spark plugs and wires changed which is about a $400 job since it's designed so you have to take the engine apart just to get to the plugs.

This SUV has stranded my wife and new baby twice and stranded us in the middle of a long road trip.

I will not buy or recommend a Montero to anyone and probably won't buy another Mitsubishi. The cars are good looking, but just don't hold up.