1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montero Sport years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. That ranks 4th out of 9 Montero Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (14 complaints, 40%), typically at around 180,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 40% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 11% | 196,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | 307,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 11% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 65,378 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 150,240 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On Tuesday August 31st I pulled up to Alexandra tire shop to get a tire. I got out of the truck to inquire if the tire that I needed was available. The mechanic informed me that they had the tire I needed. My wife sat in the car on the passenger side as I inquired with the mechanic. Once he…
I turned my ac on and smelled something burning and my car battery light and brake light as well as my at light came on and then my radio, ac,dome light and moon roof wont close i took my car to the dealer and they wanted 400$ just to diagnose the problem and that doesn't include fixing it i took…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mitsubishi montero sport. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact attempted to make a turn and the steering wheel seized without warning. Suddenly, within thirty seconds the steering wheel unseized on its own. The failure occurred sporadicly. The vehicle was…
While traveling on the new jersey turnpike, i-78, and other highways, the mitsubishi alternator intermittently failed, causing loss of power steering and other electrically control functions. What makes this notably is that it was the 5th alternator that failed and had to be replaced within 1-1/2…
While traveling on route 632, another vehicle failed to yield the right of way, entered and stopped in the intersection of route 632 & route 645 in new jersey; causing my suv to broad sided their pick-up truck. Luckily there were no fatalities. However, neither the mitsubishi driver or passenger…
Other Mitsubishi Montero Sport years
← 1997 Montero Sport · 1999 Montero Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Montero Sport | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Montero Sport | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 Montero Sport | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 Montero Sport | 54 | 0 |
| 2001 Montero Sport | 63 | 1 |
| 2000 Montero Sport | 97 | 1 |
| 1999 Montero Sport | 33 | 3 |
| 1998 | 35 | 1 |
| 1997 Montero Sport | 29 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montero Sport model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.