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1997 Mitsubishi Montero VIN decoder
Decode any 1997 Mitsubishi Montero VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.
Every sample 1997 Mitsubishi Montero VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JA4. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: A and J. The factory records place assembly at Nagoya, Japan. 4 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L · 4-cyl · 148 hp · Gasoline, 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline, and 3.5L · 6-cyl. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Mitsubishi Montero VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1997 Mitsubishi Montero trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 3.5L · 6-cyl | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 5-door | Nagoya, Japan | 41 |
| HIGH | 3.5L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 5-door | Nagoya, Japan | 28 |
| PREMIUM | 3.5L · 6-cyl | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 5-door | Nagoya, Japan | 19 |
| PREMIUM | 3.5L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 5-door | Nagoya, Japan | 7 |
| MEDIUM | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 5-door | Nagoya, Japan | 2 |
| HIGH | 2.0L · 4-cyl · 148 hp · Gasoline | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 5-door | 1 | |
| MEDIUM | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 5-door | Nagoya, Japan | 1 |
| PREMIUM | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) | 5-door | Nagoya, Japan | 1 |
Sample 1997 Mitsubishi Montero VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
JA4AR4AUDVA - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 4
- Displacement L
- 2
- Engine Hp
- 148
- Engine Model
- MIVEC
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- ABS
- Standard
- Air Bag Loc Curtain
- 1st and 2nd Rows
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Air Bag Loc Knee
- Driver Seat Only
- Air Bag Loc Side
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Auto Reverse System
- Standard
- Displacement CC
- 2000
- Displacement CI
- 122.0474881894
- ESC
- Standard
- Engine
- 2L In-Line MIVEC
- Engine Configuration
- In-Line
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- GVWR To
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Other Engine Info
- 6000rpm
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belt: All Positions, Airbags: Left & Right Outboard, Side Airbag: Seat-Mounted
- Rear Visibility System
- Standard
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Series2
- Wagon Body Style
- Traction Control
- Standard
- Valve Train Design
- Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR31H0VJ - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3000.0
- Displacement CI
- 183.07123228419
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR31H4VJ - MEDIUM
- Series
- MEDIUM
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3000.0
- Displacement CI
- 183.07123228419
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: Medium
- Other Engine Info
- MPI
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Series2
- Wagon Body Style
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR41R0VJ - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.50
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3500.00
- Displacement CI
- 213.583104331562
- Engine
- 3.50L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Valve Train Design
- Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR41R1VJ - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.50
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3500.00
- Displacement CI
- 213.583104331562
- Engine
- 3.50L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Series2
- Wagon Body Style
- Valve Train Design
- Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR41R2VJ - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.50
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3500.00
- Displacement CI
- 213.583104331562
- Engine
- 3.50L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Valve Train Design
- Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR41R3VJ - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.50
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3500.00
- Displacement CI
- 213.583104331562
- Engine
- 3.50L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Valve Train Design
- Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR41R4VJ - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.50
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3500.00
- Displacement CI
- 213.583104331562
- Engine
- 3.50L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Valve Train Design
- Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR41R5VJ - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.50
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3500.00
- Displacement CI
- 213.583104331562
- Engine
- 3.50L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Other Engine Info
- MPI
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Series2
- Wagon Body Style
- Valve Train Design
- Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
JA4MR41R6VJ - HIGH
- Series
- HIGH
- Body Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.50
- Doors
- 5
- Manufacturer Name
- MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC)
- Plant City
- Nagoya
- Plant Country
- Japan
- Brake System Type
- Hydraulic
- Displacement CC
- 3500.00
- Displacement CI
- 213.583104331562
- Engine
- 3.50L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Fuel Injection Type
- Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
- GVWR
- Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
- Note
- Price Class: High
- Plant Company Name
- NAGOYA-3
- Valve Train Design
- Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)