Vehicle's front end suspension is poor causing damage to tires and shock absorbers continually.
The worst 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
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- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
- Risk
- The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V311002 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V220001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa 7
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What 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa owners say
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Questions about the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa
Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa, fewer than a typical Nativa model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa?
Suspension, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.
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