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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | |
| Displacement | 3.0 L to 3.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
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 November 6, 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 November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 10, 2026
Data verified: November 10, 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
- 1995 Mitsubishi Montero
Gasoline
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) - 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
Gasoline
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 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 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 November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.